William T. Hughes

William T. Hughes serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services in support of federal mission objectives. He exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), overseeing the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. His work ensures compliance with statutory requirements while advancing mission-critical capabilities through competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting practices. Hughes primarily handles task and delivery order contracts for specialized consulting and technical services, often requiring subject matter expertise in non-clinical, analytical, and survey-based disciplines. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Hughes engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large professional services firms and small businesses capable of delivering high-value technical consulting. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market opportunities, with a balanced emphasis on small business participation. He routinely collaborates with vendors possessing niche expertise in scientific research, technical analysis, and data collection services, fostering a vendor ecosystem that prioritizes capability over size. Hughes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other set-aside categories are currently prevalent in his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and broaden contractor participation. His approach aligns with federal goals to increase small business contracting while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with significant activity in 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). He regularly acquires services involving data analysis, technical advisory support, and specialized field surveying, indicating deep expertise in non-engineering technical domains and a clear alignment with agencies requiring high-quality, non-clinical professional services.