Brice O'Hara

Brice O’Hara serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical aerospace infrastructure and advanced military facilities. In this role, O’Hara manages the acquisition of specialized construction, maintenance, and aviation support services essential to maintaining operational readiness across Air Force installations. Their portfolio encompasses facility modernization, base infrastructure resilience projects, and the procurement of sensing technologies and mechanical systems that support aviation operations. O’Hara’s work directly enables mission-critical sustainment efforts by ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity engineering and construction solutions aligned with Department of Defense standards. O’Hara cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in facility services, aerospace component support, and precision manufacturing. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with small business firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications, as well as experienced general contractors with proven track records in military construction. The working relationship model emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous compliance with FAR Part 36 construction standards, and close coordination with project engineers to ensure technical alignment and schedule adherence. A pronounced commitment to socioeconomic objectives is evident in O’Hara’s procurement practices, with 83.3% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize participation from disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and historically underutilized business zones, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s broader small business goals. Set-aside awards are strategically distributed to ensure competitive, qualified bidding while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. O’Hara’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488330 (navigational services to shipping), 561790 (building services), and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing). These categories indicate deep expertise in facility maintenance, environmental and utility system support, and precision mechanical component procurement—domains critical to sustaining aerospace infrastructure. Their technical domain spans infrastructure resilience, aviation support systems, and industrial-grade mechanical fabrication, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities.