SSgt Mark Baker

Mark Baker serves as a secondary contracting representative within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the procurement of high-precision analytical instruments and mission-critical maintenance systems essential to airpower readiness. He plays a vital role in facilitating acquisitions of laboratory-grade equipment, electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems used in flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. While not the primary contracting officer, Baker provides critical support in solicitation development, vendor coordination, and contract administration, ensuring technical requirements align with operational needs across aerospace and defense domains. His primary contractor relationship is with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor specializing in the supply of advanced analytical instrumentation and calibration services. Baker frequently collaborates with this firm to fulfill specialized procurement needs, indicating a pattern of sustained, performance-based vendor partnerships. His engagement with contractors emphasizes technical compliance, delivery reliability, and adherence to military specifications, fostering long-term relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent aerospace quality standards. Baker’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 58.3% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to broaden supplier diversity and enhance competition among small firms capable of delivering specialized instrumentation and support services. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive approach to fulfilling statutory goals and strengthening the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring mass spectrometers, gas chromatographs, and environmental sensors. Secondary focus areas include industrial process furnaces and consumer electronics rental, indicating a broad yet mission-aligned technical scope. Baker’s work centers on sustaining the Air Force’s laboratory and field testing infrastructure through the acquisition of precision-engineered systems critical to aerospace R&D and operational maintenance.