VICKNAIR, DARREN T CIV USAF ANG 159 MXG/MXOAC

Darren T. Vicknair serves as a procurement lead within the W7NB USPFO Activity Laang 159, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness at Air National Guard and Army installations. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, with a primary focus on prefabricated metal building systems and related components essential for lodging, facility maintenance, and secure operational environments. His contracting activities ensure timely delivery of durable, modular structures that meet military standards for rapid deployment and long-term durability, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on resilient, habitable infrastructure for personnel and mission support. Vicknair maintains a consistent partnership with HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc., a leading provider of expeditionary and modular building solutions, reflecting a trusted vendor relationship built on technical compliance, delivery reliability, and adherence to military specifications. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging contract vehicles that ensure quality control, lifecycle support, and compliance with DoD engineering standards. The working relationship with HDT is characterized by collaborative planning, pre-solicitation engagement, and post-award performance monitoring to meet dynamic operational demands. He exhibits a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, directing all acquisitions to small business concerns without socioeconomic subcategories, demonstrating a strong institutional preference for broad-based small business participation. This approach maximizes competition, fosters innovation, and supports the economic resilience of the defense industrial base by ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Vicknair’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 332311—Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in modular construction systems, structural steel assemblies, and climate-controlled enclosures designed for austere environments. His domain knowledge encompasses military-specific requirements for seismic resilience, rapid assembly, corrosion resistance, and integration with utility and communications infrastructure, ensuring all procured assets meet expeditionary and garrison operational needs.