Rosario Hocog

Rosario M. Hocog serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across industrial and construction sectors. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for heavy machinery, commercial construction, and specialized vehicle manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding of engineering specifications and supply chain logistics. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by balancing efficiency, accountability, and regulatory adherence across high-value, mission-supporting procurements. Hocog maintains a broad network of prime contractors specializing in industrial manufacturing and infrastructure development, including firms with expertise in truck and trailer production, construction services, and material handling equipment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with mid-to-large-tier vendors capable of meeting stringent performance and compliance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition, thorough market research, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15, fostering transparent and reliable vendor relationships grounded in performance history and technical capability. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96.9% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through targeted Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and Women-Owned Small Business contracts, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals. Her approach aligns with federal priorities while maintaining operational efficiency and value-driven outcomes. Hocog’s primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and institutional construction (236220), heavy-duty truck manufacturing (336120), truck trailer manufacturing (336212), and industrial machinery production (333924). She routinely procures specialized vehicles, construction materials, and heavy equipment requiring compliance with federal safety, environmental, and technical standards, showcasing expertise in engineering-integrated acquisitions within the defense and federal infrastructure domains.