MSgt Eric W. Heaton

MSgt Eric W. Heaton serves as a Contracting Officer for FA3022 14 Cons Lgca under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical service contracts critical to sustaining mission-ready infrastructure across Air Force installations. His procurement responsibilities encompass facility modernization, life-safety system upgrades, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with federal standards while enhancing base resilience and operational readiness. He routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 36 for construction and Part 37 for service contracts, often coordinating with engineers and facility managers to align contracting actions with strategic installation priorities. Heaton maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including DOMINGUEZ & PERSONS, LLC, WEST BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC, AIR CONTROL ENGINEERING INC, WESTNET, LLC, and THE STATION INC, who provide specialized expertise in electrical systems, HVAC, facility management, and landscaping. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically proficient vendors capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant work under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission-critical infrastructure remains fully functional. MSgt Heaton demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with equal distribution across Women-Owned Small Business, Total Small Business Set-Aside, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside categories, each accounting for 25% of his awarded contracts. This structured approach ensures broad socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining competitive rigor. He actively leverages FAR 19.5 set-asides to foster small business growth without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334514 (fluid meter manufacturing), 335931 (wiring device manufacturing), 541513 (computer facilities management), and 561730 (landscaping services), reflecting a blend of technical hardware procurement and facility support services. Heaton’s expertise spans both physical infrastructure and IT-enabled facility operations, enabling him to effectively manage acquisitions that integrate mechanical, electrical, and digital systems to sustain Air Force readiness.