Shane Brennen Hilts

Shane Hilts serves as a contracting professional within the 436 Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness of air base infrastructure through the acquisition of specialized facility maintenance, construction, and aircraft support services. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on sustaining mission-critical assets, including hangar systems, security environments, and aircraft-related equipment, ensuring compliance with Air Force installation resilience standards. His acquisitions primarily involve service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, with an emphasis on performance-based outcomes and long-term facility sustainment. Hilts maintains a consistent working relationship with Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc., a key vendor in surface preparation and protective coating services for military infrastructure. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established small business contractors with proven technical capability in facility maintenance and industrial coatings. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships characterized by reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to military specifications, often leveraging repeat business with contractors who demonstrate quality performance and timely delivery. His contracting approach strongly prioritizes small business participation, with over 73% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals. He routinely utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides and maintains a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for disadvantaged firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to enhance diversity in the defense supply chain. Hilts’ primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and related categories supporting facility integrity and aircraft support systems. He specializes in acquiring industrial coatings, surface treatment services, and auxiliary equipment critical to maintaining airframe and hangar infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military-grade specifications and environmental compliance standards in aviation maintenance environments.