Ric J. Sochor

Ric J. Sochor serves as a Contract Buyer Administrator for FA4814 6 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurements for communications infrastructure, IT systems, and base sustainment services, ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies. Sochor specializes in complex, multi-year contracts supporting secure information systems, professional military education platforms, and logistics-enabling technologies, aligning procurement outcomes with strategic Air Force modernization goals. He maintains established working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., each providing specialized solutions in cybersecurity, communications hardware, and IT support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical adaptability, often engaging firms with proven track records in defense-contracted environments. Sochor prioritizes responsive, agile vendors capable of meeting dynamic operational requirements while maintaining strict compliance with security and interoperability standards. Sochor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by significant HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented small businesses while ensuring mission-critical capabilities remain robust and resilient. This balanced approach supports both national defense objectives and broader federal small business participation mandates. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), reflecting deep expertise in procuring secure communications hardware, embedded software systems, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Sochor’s technical domain knowledge spans cybersecurity-enabled devices, military-grade audiovisual systems, and integrated logistics support platforms, positioning him as a key enabler of Air Force digital transformation initiatives.