Tina Hill

Tina Hill serves as a key procurement lead within the 0901 Aq Co Hhc Hq Contract office under the Department of the Army, specializing in the acquisition of niche equine-related services and heritage-capable equipment essential to the U.S. Army’s ceremonial and operational mounted units. Her role encompasses managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting equine care, specialized equestrian gear, and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring alignment with historical preservation mandates and modern operational readiness standards. She interfaces directly with vendors to secure mission-critical solutions that uphold the Army’s equestrian traditions while integrating durable, high-performance equipment compliant with military specifications. Tina regularly collaborates with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC., each bringing specialized expertise in equine logistics, custom equipment fabrication, and facility management. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and reliability, particularly with firms experienced in military heritage programs and niche manufacturing. She prioritizes consistent performance and compliance, fostering relationships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in equine operations and defense-adjacent supply chains. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 50% of awards issued under open competition and 37.5% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% are reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses, underscoring her proactive support for diverse suppliers in a traditionally male-dominated sector. She consistently leverages small business capabilities to meet specialized requirements while maintaining strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Tina’s primary NAICS focus areas include 112920 for equine production and care, 316990 for custom leather and tack manufacturing, and 336999 for specialized transportation equipment, alongside construction and facility leasing under 236220 and 531120. Her technical expertise lies in procuring bespoke equine infrastructure, ceremonial saddlery, stable systems, and heritage-compatible vehicles—ensuring that tradition and functionality coexist within modern military operations.