Heidi Hodgson

Heidi Hodgson serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8228 organization within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized engineering and manufacturing services critical to sustaining and modernizing aerospace systems. Her role centers on procuring high-precision electronic assemblies, advanced surface treatments, and custom software solutions that support avionics, communications, and test infrastructure for mission-critical air and space platforms. She ensures compliance with technical specifications and operational readiness requirements, coordinating closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with force modernization goals. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Hodgson’s procurement patterns indicate a focus on established industrial vendors with proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and aerospace-grade system integration. She engages with contractors possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and experience in military-spec plating and electronic assembly, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards for classified and unclassified aerospace programs. Hodgson’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications. This pattern suggests a prioritization of performance, scalability, and rapid response over small business set-asides, though she remains compliant with all federal contracting regulations and may consider small business participation when technical requirements permit. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors — which, while seemingly incongruous, likely reflects the classification of specialized environmental control systems, thermal management units, and climate-regulated enclosures critical to avionics cooling and test chamber operations. She procures engineered solutions for thermal regulation, vibration-dampened enclosures, and integrated HVAC systems tailored to high-reliability aerospace environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the intersection of mechanical systems and electronic mission support.