Maria B Finan

Maria B. Finan serves as Flight Chief at the 354th Contracting Squadron (FA5004), Department of the Air Force, where she leads the planning, execution, and oversight of mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize expeditionary airfield infrastructure and operational support systems. Her role is central to ensuring airfield readiness, facility integrity, and rapid deployment of essential services across remote and austere environments. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, facilities support, and technical services, with a focus on resilient infrastructure and preventive maintenance of mission-enabling systems. Her contracting activities directly support the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain operational continuity in contested and forward-deployed theaters. Ms. Finan maintains a sustained working relationship with Combat Medical Systems LLC, a key vendor providing specialized support services aligned with expeditionary operational needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capability in rapid-response logistics and infrastructure sustainment, while also fostering partnerships with small businesses capable of delivering agile, mission-tailored solutions. She prioritizes performance-based contracting and leverages long-term vendor relationships to ensure continuity and reliability in high-tempo operational environments. Her set-aside preferences demonstrate a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting: while the majority of her awards are unrestricted (68.2%), she actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.3%) and occasionally competes contracts under the 8(a) program (4.5%). This pattern reflects a commitment to small business inclusion without compromising mission readiness or operational urgency. Ms. Finan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting her expertise in physical infrastructure resilience, base operations support, and digital systems integration. She routinely procures services related to airfield maintenance, utilities sustainment, and mission-critical IT infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with expeditionary logistics and force projection enablers.