Hiyasmin Vaeth

Hiyasmin Vaeth serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with the squadron’s mission to preserve operational readiness through resilient installations. Her portfolio primarily consists of commercial and institutional building construction projects, including hangar repairs, facility upgrades, and security system enhancements essential to maintaining Air Force operational capabilities. Vaeth maintains a consistent working relationship with OSTRUM PAINTING & SANDBLASTING, INC, a key vendor specializing in surface preparation, protective coating, and industrial maintenance services for military facilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, quality assurance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in aerospace-grade construction standards and strict adherence to safety and environmental protocols. These vendor relationships are built on consistent delivery, compliance, and responsiveness to urgent maintenance requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and past performance rather than socioeconomic designations, though she remains compliant with all federal small business goals and regulations. Her approach prioritizes mission necessity and operational urgency over socioeconomic preferences. Vaeth’s primary procurement focus is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where she specializes in acquiring services related to structural maintenance, roofing, HVAC integration, electrical upgrades, and facility modernization. Her technical expertise lies in managing complex construction projects that meet stringent Air Force engineering standards, ensuring installations remain mission-ready and compliant with DoD facility resilience requirements.