Eric J. Hurtado

Eric J. Hurtado serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of specialized medical, technical, and demonstration equipment critical to operational readiness and public engagement missions. His portfolio centers on procuring electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and demonstration-grade hardware essential to Air Force training and medical support operations. Hurtado applies rigorous FAR compliance and performance-based acquisition methodologies to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities while maintaining strict adherence to technical specifications and lifecycle support requirements. He maintains established relationships with key vendors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., partnering primarily with firms possessing deep expertise in medical device integration, technical maintenance, and specialized fabrication. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in delivering complex, high-reliability equipment under tight operational timelines, often requiring custom configurations and rapid field deployment. Hurtado’s set-aside strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while actively enabling small business participation across diverse technical domains, demonstrating a measured but intentional focus on expanding the vendor base without compromising mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus includes 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), and 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision medical devices, diagnostic systems, and specialized laboratory equipment. He also regularly engages contractors in 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) for calibration, servicing, and sustainment of mission-critical instrumentation, underscoring his technical proficiency in lifecycle acquisition and maintenance contracting.