Makoto Uchino

Makoto Uchino serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5209 374th Contracting Package under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining U.S. military installations in Japan. His work ensures operational readiness by securing essential facility, infrastructure, and logistics services—including plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and facility remodeling—that support daily mission functions across geographically dispersed units. Uchino specializes in firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on construction-related services requiring strict compliance with military standards and environmental regulations. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a blend of U.S.-based and local Japanese vendors capable of delivering timely, culturally aligned services in a complex international operating environment. Uchino’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, often re-engaging proven contractors for recurring facility maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Uchino’s procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% preference for unrestricted, open competition with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the operational urgency and specialized nature of the installations’ needs, where rapid mobilization and technical expertise take precedence over socioeconomic targeting, though all awards remain fully compliant with FAR and DoD acquisition policy. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), followed by 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering) and 236118 (Residential Remodelers), underscoring his expertise in facility sustainment and garrison support. He regularly procures services related to water and sewer infrastructure, landscape maintenance, and building envelope restoration, demonstrating deep technical knowledge of military construction standards and installation-specific compliance requirements.