Shepard Hicks

Shepard Hicks serves as the primary contracting representative for FA4427 60 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical medical, technical, and demonstration equipment essential to air force training, medical support, and public engagement operations. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements—from requirement validation to contract award and administration—he ensures alignment with Air Force readiness objectives, particularly in sustaining electromedical instruments, surgical supply chains, and analytical laboratory systems. His portfolio also supports aerial demonstration programs through specialized equipment procurement, requiring deep coordination with technical stakeholders to meet stringent operational and safety standards. Hicks maintains consistent working relationships with CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which provide specialized manufacturing, rental, and integration services for high-demand equipment categories. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical compliance, and responsive delivery, particularly for complex or custom-engineered solutions. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated capability in niche industrial domains, including precision fabrication and equipment rental for temporary or high-mobility operations. Hicks consistently applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across all procurements, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing socioeconomic programs to maximize small business participation. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to empowering small businesses as primary vendors, ensuring equitable access to Department of the Air Force opportunities without reliance on large prime contractors. His primary NAICS focus areas—336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 333992 (Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing), and 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental)—reveal a specialization in procuring mobile medical units, industrial-grade welding and soldering systems, and temporary-use equipment for field operations. This technical domain requires expertise in evaluating engineering specifications, safety certifications, and logistics compatibility, positioning Hicks as a key enabler of agile, deployable Air Force capabilities.