Hunter Ottensmeier

Hunter Ottensmeier serves as a procurement specialist within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the U.S. Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical technology and logistics systems essential to airpower readiness. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions across enterprise-wide capabilities, he facilitates the procurement of advanced computing hardware, software solutions, and specialized infrastructure services that enhance pilot training, communications resilience, and operational logistics. His work directly enables the modernization of Air Force enterprise systems, ensuring seamless integration of secure, scalable technologies across combat and support domains. Ottensmeier collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier contractors specializing in defense-grade electronics, software publishing, and facility systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of meeting stringent DoD security and interoperability standards. He routinely engages with firms experienced in rapid prototyping, cybersecurity-compliant development, and modular system deployment to support evolving operational requirements. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with nearly 40% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 13.3% designated for women-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation and foster innovation through non-traditional defense contractors. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility criteria, including WOSB and SDVOSB certifications, to align with Air Force directives on equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Ottensmeier’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories including 238210 (electrical and wiring installation), 334111/334112 (electronic and computer manufacturing), 236220 (commercial building construction), and 513210 (software publishing). He routinely procures secure computing platforms, embedded systems, mission-critical software applications, and facility infrastructure to support training simulators, command and control environments, and enterprise network modernization initiatives. His expertise spans both hardware integration and software lifecycle management within classified and unclassified Air Force ecosystems.