County Of Hancock

Hancock County, located in Mississippi, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2003, primarily functioning as a county government with responsibilities spanning various administrative and public service domains. Through federal contract and grant awards, the county provides critical services across multiple sectors, including law enforcement, infrastructure development, transportation, public health, and community support programs. The county serves as a parent organization for several entities, including the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission and Port Bienville Railroad Co, demonstrating a diverse operational capacity that supports regional economic and community development initiatives.

In terms of federal contract awards, Hancock County has primarily secured specialized law enforcement services, most notably a $1.8 million firm-fixed price contract with NASA Stennis Space Center for dedicated patrols and infrastructure protection. This sole-source contract involves providing comprehensive law enforcement services within the center's 250-mile buffer zone, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies. The contract, awarded without specific set-aside designations, highlights the county's unique capability to provide targeted security and protection services for critical federal infrastructure, leveraging the Hancock County Sheriff's Office's specialized expertise and arrest authority.

Hancock County's federal grant portfolio is extensive and multifaceted, covering areas such as substance abuse treatment, family welfare, airport infrastructure, and emergency management. Notable grant awards include a $392,232 SAMHSA grant for the Family Treatment Court Enhancement Initiative, focusing on improving child welfare outcomes by addressing substance use disorders, and a $6.9 million Department of Transportation Maritime Administration grant for constructing a new rail storage yard at Port Bienville. Other significant grants include FAA airport improvement projects totaling over $6.6 million, which support expanding airport facilities, rehabilitating infrastructure, and acquiring land for future development. The county has also received grants from agencies like the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, National Resources Conservation Service, and various state-level agencies, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community development, public safety, transportation infrastructure, and social services.