Robert C. Gochenour

Robert C. Gochenour serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5209 374th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing critical infrastructure and logistics contracts that sustain U.S. military operations in Japan. His role centers on acquiring facility maintenance, transportation services, and mission-critical support systems essential to operational readiness across dispersed installations. Gochenour oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific mission requirements. His portfolio emphasizes timely, secure, and resilient service delivery to support personnel and equipment readiness in a high-tempo, geographically complex environment. Gochenour maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established contractors, including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated capability in facility operations, communications systems, and local Japanese compliance frameworks. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, long-term performance, and cross-cultural operational integration, often leveraging repeat engagements with contractors who have successfully delivered under demanding overseas conditions. Gochenour’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic preferences. This indicates a strategic focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting, relying instead on competitive, full-and-open contracting to ensure access to the most capable and experienced service providers available globally. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336112 (Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing), reflecting significant investment in specialized transportation and mobility assets. Additional activity includes educational support services, business associations, facility maintenance, and food service contracting, demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned portfolio centered on sustaining daily operations at forward-deployed U.S. Air Force installations.