Mary K Hoelscher

Mary K. Hoelscher serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for aerospace and installation readiness systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for advanced communications, avionics, surveillance, and electronic warfare equipment, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational requirements and modernization goals. She specializes in complex technical procurements involving instrumentation, testing systems, and mission-critical infrastructure support, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with technical specifications and delivery timelines. Hoelscher maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and SYSMEX AMERICA, INC., among others. These partnerships span both prime contractors and specialized suppliers delivering precision instrumentation, communications hardware, and maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering stable supply chains for high-stakes defense systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hoelscher consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 72% of her acquisitions designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented contractors while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signals), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), and 334511 (aeronautical navigation and guidance systems). She regularly procures specialized electronics, test and measurement devices, and communications infrastructure critical to airfield operations and airborne system sustainment, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade technical specifications and Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance.