Stephan L Ochs

Stephan L. Ochs serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, technology, and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. His responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering full lifecycle contracts aligned with FAR guidelines, with a focus on facilities modernization, training equipment, and secure communications systems. Ochs plays a pivotal role in ensuring procurement activities directly support the agency’s mandate to maintain cutting-edge, safe, and scalable training environments for federal agents across multiple agencies. Ochs maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with specialized capabilities in construction, maintenance, tactical equipment supply, and marine operations—domains critical to law enforcement training infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and rigorous oversight. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition (75%), Ochs demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, regularly utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission requirements, balancing socioeconomic goals with operational efficacy. His procurement focus is evenly distributed across four NAICS categories: 511210 (Software Publishers), 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), and 522320 (Financial Transactions Processing). This diverse technical portfolio underscores his expertise in acquiring complex, non-traditional goods and services—ranging from software-enabled training systems to specialized medical and operational support equipment—demonstrating adaptability across high-stakes, multi-domain acquisition environments.