Maria J Woolford

Maria D. Woolford serves as a Contracting Officer for the 56th Contracting Squadron (FA4887) under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force installations and mission-critical infrastructure. Her responsibilities include soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for industrial maintenance, aviation component manufacturing, and facility operations services. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness by securing timely and compliant procurement solutions that support airfield, hangar, and support system integrity across the Air Force’s global footprint. Woolford maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Arkose Group LLC, Silver National Corp., Blazing Aviation LLC, and Mach 2 Productions Inc., each of which provides specialized services ranging from technical maintenance to aviation-specific manufacturing and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and accountability in mission-critical support functions. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in complex aerospace and facility systems, often engaging firms with niche technical capabilities to meet stringent Air Force standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including HUBZone set-asides, to promote geographic and economic diversity among contractors. Her pattern demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing capability while advancing federal small business goals. Woolford’s primary NAICS focus includes linen supply (812331) and industrial maintenance services (811219), reflecting the agency’s need for facility sustainment and hygiene support in high-traffic operational environments. She also procures specialized equipment under 334510 and 339999, indicating a technical emphasis on precision manufacturing and custom industrial components. Her domain expertise lies in integrating commercial best practices with military-specific requirements to ensure seamless, compliant, and mission-ready outcomes.