Charlotte M Hobson

Charlotte M. Hobson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on aircraft systems, electronic computing hardware, and computer facilities management services. Hobson works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority capabilities. Her contractor relationships span a diverse base of prime vendors, including both large defense contractors and small businesses specializing in aerospace components, avionics, and IT infrastructure support. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and manufacturing capabilities aligned with her NAICS focus areas. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based outcomes, and clear contract deliverables to ensure accountability and mission readiness. Hobson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under open competition (66.7%). However, she actively leverages set-aside authorities, regularly awarding contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides (16.7%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (8.3%), and 8(a) competed contracts (8.3%). Her patterns reflect a balanced strategy that promotes broad market participation while ensuring meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing (334111), computer facilities management services (541513), and heavy-duty truck manufacturing (336120). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring high-integrity systems for defense and transportation applications, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, supply chain resilience, and federal manufacturing standards.