Elaine M Hochman

Elaine T. Hochman serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical procurement needs across scientific, technical, and IT domains. Her work centers on securing professional services that advance operational efficiency and innovation, with a strong emphasis on competitive, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Hochman routinely handles task and delivery order contracts under GSA schedules and IDIQ vehicles, ensuring alignment with agency objectives and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Hochman’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms specializing in scientific consulting, data infrastructure, and applied research services. She cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses, fostering competition and performance-driven outcomes. Her approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical and compliance standards. Hochman demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 14.3% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity for small firms without imposing unnecessary restrictions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where she acquires advisory and analytical services to support complex program needs. She also frequently procures computing infrastructure and data processing services (NAICS 518210) and research and development in physical and engineering sciences (NAICS 541712), demonstrating expertise in technology-enabled scientific support and systems integration. Her domain knowledge spans technical consulting, cloud-based data services, and R&D project management, making her a key liaison between mission stakeholders and the commercial marketplace.