Maria Wood

Maria Wood serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, supporting mission-critical infrastructure sustainment and operational readiness at military installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility modernization, HVAC systems, construction services, and technical support contracts essential to maintaining high-readiness air base environments. Her work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols while aligning with the Air Force’s strategic priorities for infrastructure resilience. Maria routinely handles both full and open competitions and set-aside procurements under FAR Part 19, emphasizing timely execution and vendor accountability. Maria maintains established working relationships with key contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on experienced construction and technical service providers capable of delivering complex, time-sensitive projects under military specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure quality and compliance across all phases of contract execution. Maria demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 37% of her acquisitions structured as small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. While the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, she actively promotes socioeconomic program participation, ensuring equitable access for certified small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 711510 and 711211, indicating procurement of specialized services related to entertainment and recreational support for military personnel, alongside 238220 for HVAC and plumbing contractors and 333112 for lawn and garden equipment manufacturing. This reflects a unique blend of operational support and infrastructure maintenance needs, showcasing her expertise in managing non-traditional defense contracting domains alongside core facility sustainment requirements.