Justin Hochstein

Major Justin Hochstein serves as a contracting officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize aerospace and space-based defense systems. His portfolio centers on the lifecycle support of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement actions. He oversees full-spectrum contract actions—from initial requirements validation to contract award and performance oversight—primarily for complex, high-technology systems requiring stringent technical and security controls. His role is pivotal in aligning acquisition strategies with Air Force Space Command’s modernization priorities and national defense imperatives. Major Hochstein engages with a broad base of defense-industrial contractors specializing in advanced avionics, navigation instrumentation, and space systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with prime contractors possessing ITAR compliance, AS9100 certification, and experience in classified aerospace programs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous source selection processes that prioritize proven capability over cost alone, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting mission-critical systems across the defense lifecycle. Major Hochstein’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the specialized, high-consequence nature of the systems he procures, where technical superiority and national security requirements take precedence over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he ensures compliance with all applicable federal acquisition regulations and encourages subcontracting opportunities where technically feasible and mission-appropriate. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 334511, encompassing the design, manufacture, and sustainment of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems. He specializes in procuring precision-guided munition components, satellite navigation receivers, secure data links, and integrated command-and-control hardware essential to air and space dominance. His technical expertise lies in electromechanical systems requiring MIL-STD compliance and ruggedized environmental performance under extreme operational conditions.