Peter L. Hobold

Peter L. Hobold serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain airborne operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of mission-critical communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions essential to Air Force combat and support operations. His role ensures timely delivery of technical capabilities that enhance situational awareness, pilot safety, and base infrastructure resilience, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to modernize and maintain airpower readiness through strategic contracting. Hobold maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships span specialized engineering services, custom-manufactured aviation components, and operational training support, reflecting a preference for vendors with niche technical expertise in defense-adjacent markets. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of delivering tailored, high-integrity solutions under stringent military specifications. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 64.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate commitment to small business participation—nearly 35% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), with modest but consistent allocations to Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while supporting socioeconomic goals. Hobold’s primary NAICS focus includes 339920 (sporting and athletic goods manufacturing), 611699 (miscellaneous instructional services), and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), indicating procurement of specialized training simulators, protective gear, and custom-fabricated aviation components. His domain expertise lies in integrating commercially derived technologies into military operational environments, with a technical emphasis on ruggedized electronics, live-fire training systems, and facility support services critical to air base sustainment.