Michael Hosea

Michael Hosea supports the procurement mission of the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining Air University’s educational and operational readiness infrastructure. He oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on training modernization, instructional technology, and mission-critical support services, ensuring alignment with Air Force educational standards and force development goals. His acquisitions typically involve technical services for simulation systems, audiovisual infrastructure, and educational support solutions, with a strong emphasis on enabling immersive, technology-driven learning environments for military personnel and instructors. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Hosea engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized firms in aviation training, educational technology, and facility support services. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between large-capability providers and agile small businesses, fostering partnerships that deliver scalable, compliant, and mission-tailored solutions. He maintains a collaborative procurement environment, prioritizing vendor responsiveness, technical proficiency, and contract performance oversight across the lifecycle of each acquisition. Hosea demonstrates a clear preference for socioeconomic diversity in sourcing, with approximately one-third of his procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competition and innovation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business participation across multiple socioeconomic categories, aligning with agency-wide goals to strengthen the defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus areas include Educational Support Services (611710), Flight Training (611512), and Book Publishing (513130), underscoring expertise in curriculum development, pilot instruction systems, and instructional materials. He also procures ancillary services such as telephone answering (561421) and lodging (721110) to sustain the operational ecosystem around training installations, demonstrating a holistic understanding of the non-traditional but mission-enabling services required to support Air Force education and readiness.