Shawn Hires

Shawn Hires serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical airfield and facility infrastructure. In this role, he manages acquisition activities centered on construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to mission-critical aviation operations. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts that ensure the resilience and operational readiness of Air Force installations, with a focus on capital improvements and specialized engineering solutions. He routinely handles complex construction-related procurements requiring compliance with federal construction codes and defense-specific technical standards. Shawn maintains consistent working relationships with AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, engineering, and geospatial support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in airfield infrastructure and precision geospatial analysis. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a focus on reliability, technical proficiency, and mission alignment over transactional vendor relationships. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside categories are specified, the consistent use of total small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small contractors across the defense industrial base. Shawn’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing) and NAICS 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing), reflecting a technical emphasis on modular construction systems and mission-critical electrical components. His portfolio centers on durable, high-performance infrastructure elements—such as prefabricated hangar components and specialized electrical subsystems—designed to meet stringent Air Force operational and environmental standards.