Mark R Hirsch

Msg Mark R. Hirsch serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract Office of the U.S. Army, where he plays a critical role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across installations and deployed environments. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for essential services including facility support, security operations, and logistical infrastructure. He specializes in non-complex, service-based contracts aligned with force support requirements, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and Army acquisition policies while maintaining rigorous oversight of contractor performance and deliverables. Msg Hirsch maintains professional relationships with a diverse base of vendors providing janitorial, security, furniture, and specialty trade services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with small and mid-sized businesses capable of delivering scalable, installation-specific support solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes responsiveness, reliability, and adherence to performance metrics, fostering collaborative partnerships that align with the Army’s emphasis on sustainable, mission-critical support systems. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small businesses, consistently prioritizing vendor eligibility under the Small Business Administration’s guidelines without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides as primary mechanisms. Msg Hirsch’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), with significant activity in 337211 (Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). His expertise centers on procuring non-munitions-related facility sustainment goods and services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the operational demands of Army garrisons and the logistical nuances of supporting dispersed, mission-critical environments.