Ronald L. Hirsch

Ronald L. Hirsch Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on immersive simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, instructional design, and mission-critical facility upgrades. His work ensures operational readiness through the procurement of advanced learning environments and technical services that enhance command, control, and educational delivery across Air Force training installations. Hirsch specializes in full lifecycle contract administration, from solicitation development through award and performance oversight, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific directives. Hirsch collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including firms specializing in defense education technology, multimedia production, and security systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions for military training environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, clear deliverables, and measurable outcomes, fostering partnerships with both large primes and specialized small businesses capable of rapid innovation in dynamic educational domains. Hirsch maintains a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, aligning with Air Force goals to broaden vendor diversity. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms to support mission-critical educational initiatives. His primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Air University’s training ecosystem. He procures custom simulation software, instructional content development, AV system integration, security monitoring services, and professional development training programs—all tailored to the unique needs of military education and leadership development.