Eric M. Bishop

Eric M. Bishop serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4528 5 Cons within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to maintaining and modernizing Air Force installations. His portfolio centers on facility construction, building systems integration, and operational maintenance contracts, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical readiness through timely, efficient procurement of commercial and institutional construction services. Bishop’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain mission-enabling infrastructure across military installations. Bishop maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex site development and facility upgrades. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability and technical expertise in commercial and industrial construction. He actively engages with contractors capable of delivering integrated building systems, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards for safety, energy efficiency, and lifecycle sustainability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Bishop consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 87.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small contractors in delivering specialized construction and maintenance services. His contracting patterns demonstrate a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring robust participation from small businesses across diverse geographic and operational contexts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting demand for specialized building components and mechanical systems, alongside NAICS 238210 for electrical and wiring installation services. The inclusion of NAICS 813110 indicates occasional procurement for facility support services at religious-affiliated installations under Air Force jurisdiction. Bishop’s expertise spans technical domains requiring coordination between structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with military construction specifications and sustainability benchmarks.