Eric J. Mahowald

Eric J. Mahowald serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4600 55 Cons Pkp within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical infrastructure and technical support acquisitions. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts ensuring the resilience and modernization of physical facilities, secure communications systems, and cyber-enabled infrastructure across Air Force installations. His portfolio primarily includes facilities support services, engineering solutions, and security systems procurement, all aligned with sustaining operational readiness and mission continuity. Mahowald works closely with technical stakeholders to translate mission requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Mahowald maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering complex, integrated solutions in facility maintenance, engineering design, and secure system implementation. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards, fostering collaborative, performance-driven relationships. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mahowald consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, qualified firms while maintaining high standards of performance. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to diversity in the vendor base, aligning with Air Force goals to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive procurement practices. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), followed by 541330 (Engineering Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a notable 20% allocation to 813110 (Religious Organizations), likely supporting chaplaincy and morale-related infrastructure. Mahowald specializes in procuring HVAC and electrical system maintenance, secure computing environments, and integrated physical security systems, demonstrating deep technical understanding of mission-critical facility operations.