Major Chase Lehocky

Chase W. Lehocky serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. His procurement portfolio centers on advanced communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance, and infrastructure projects essential to broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control operations. He manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation through award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. His work directly supports the fielding of secure, resilient technologies critical to national defense. Lehocky cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in wireless communications equipment manufacturing, custom software development, and technical services for defense infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in aerospace-grade systems integration and secure IT solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical specificity in requirements, and rigorous source selection to ensure mission-critical reliability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lehocky prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over one-third of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 12% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining technical rigor and operational readiness standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing) for structural components and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) for secure comms hardware. He also regularly procures Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) to support software-defined systems and mission-critical applications, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-grade telecommunications and infrastructure modernization.