Tyler C. Hicks

Tyler C. Hicks serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex technology acquisitions aligned with federal IT modernization priorities. He specializes in the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for computer facilities management, systems design, and electronic manufacturing services, ensuring compliance with FAR guidelines and mission-critical operational requirements. His work supports the acquisition lifecycle from requirement definition through contract execution, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable technology solutions. Hicks operates within a structured procurement framework that prioritizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. His contractor relationships are primarily with firms possessing deep expertise in IT infrastructure management and systems engineering, including both large primes and qualified small businesses. He engages with vendors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions in data center operations, network architecture, and custom software integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his pattern reflects a preference for partners with proven performance in federal environments and robust cybersecurity certifications, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions conducted under open competition and 25% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical capability or competition. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to encourage innovation and market diversity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). He routinely procures managed IT services, cloud-enabled infrastructure, custom software development, and commercial-off-the-shelf computing hardware, demonstrating technical fluency in federal IT modernization domains including cybersecurity, systems integration, and hardware lifecycle management.