Traci Hughes

Traci A. Hughes serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees contracts for specialized facility services, medical support systems, and advanced communications equipment, ensuring installations remain functional, safe, and technologically current. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize airfield and facility systems while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. Hughes maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on niche service providers with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, communications systems integration, and mission-critical support services. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical precision, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear statement of work definitions and rigorous contract administration. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hughes consistently structures procurements with a 60% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio frequently leverages small business set-asides to empower qualified vendors, aligning with Department of Defense initiatives to broaden the industrial base and enhance competition among disadvantaged business enterprises. Her procurement focus centers on three primary NAICS categories: 812320 for drycleaning and laundry services supporting base operations, 334220 for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, and 334519 for other measuring and controlling device manufacturing. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring mission-enabling technologies and support services critical to Air Force installation sustainment and communication resilience.