Maria Jaine A. M. Sipin

Maria Jaine A. M. Sipin serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility systems, and support service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals for air transportation infrastructure. Her work spans the full lifecycle of contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on projects that enhance HVAC, wastewater treatment, secure communications, and facility resilience. Sipin maintains a strong working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized construction and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of integrating complex building systems and mission-critical infrastructure solutions, often requiring technical expertise in aerospace-environmental compliance and DoD-specific standards. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, ensuring continuity in sustaining high-priority air base operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly one-third of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively promotes small business participation through targeted outreach and structured set-asides aligned with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity within the defense construction sector. Sipin’s primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Highway and Bridge Construction (237310), and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), reflecting her specialization in facility upgrades, site infrastructure, and airfield support services. She regularly procures hardware systems, specialty trade contracting, and integrated facility maintenance solutions, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD construction standards and base modernization requirements.