Mr. Jack Woods

SMSgt Paul (Nick) Ochs serves as a key procurement specialist within the W7MX Uspfo Activity CA ARNG, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain readiness across Army National Guard installations. He manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility maintenance services, ensuring operational functionality at remote and regional ARNG sites. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, custodial, and specialized equipment contracts aligned with facility modernization and lifecycle sustainment. Ochs plays a pivotal role in translating mission-critical infrastructure needs into compliant, timely procurements that uphold Army standards for safety, durability, and environmental compliance. Ochs maintains strategic working relationships with a diverse base of small business contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and painting services. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with certified small businesses that demonstrate technical proficiency in facility maintenance and renovation. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance, and adherence to federal construction codes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality work under demanding operational timelines. His procurement patterns reflect a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 64.3% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and 14.3% designated for HUBZone firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to empower local and disadvantaged businesses while ensuring competitive, qualified vendor participation. His consistent use of set-asides aligns with Department of the Army directives to enhance small business involvement in defense infrastructure support. Ochs’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors). He specializes in procuring turnkey facility upgrades, HVAC system replacements, structural repairs, and interior finish work essential to maintaining training and support infrastructure. His technical expertise ensures compliance with military construction specifications and sustainability benchmarks for Army National Guard facilities.