Traci A Hughes

Traci A. Hughes serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4608 2 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure services essential to sustaining Air Force installations. Her portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, security systems integration, communications equipment, and specialized support services that ensure operational readiness across airfields, hangars, and ancillary facilities. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific directives. Her work directly supports the resilience and functionality of physical and cyber-enabled infrastructure vital to national defense operations. Hughes maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including UNITED POOL MAINTENANCE LLC, WHITEDS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., CALEB CRUCIAN, HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC, and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of niche service providers and specialized technical vendors. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-reliability services under stringent security and compliance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to technical specifications, particularly in environments requiring coordination with active-duty operations. While 70% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, she consistently allocates 30% to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in defense infrastructure support. She prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and innovation, favoring small businesses with proven capabilities in security, environmental, and communications services. Her primary NAICS focus includes Security Systems Services (561621), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Carpet and Rug Mills (314110), Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112), and Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing (334220), indicating a diverse yet targeted procurement strategy spanning physical infrastructure, facility furnishings, and communications hardware. Her expertise lies in integrating commercial-off-the-shelf technologies with military-grade requirements to sustain mission-critical environments.