Theresa Hochstein

Theresa Hochstein serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain air base operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of service and construction contracts focused on facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, and logistics support systems essential to airborne and ground-based mission capabilities. Her work ensures timely acquisition of technical services aligned with Air Force installation modernization priorities, adhering to FAR and DFARS compliance while balancing mission urgency with fiscal responsibility. Theresa maintains established relationships with key contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., GoCrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., who consistently deliver specialized construction, telecommunications, and equipment support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical alignment with complex air base operational requirements. She actively collaborates with contractors to ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental standards across high-tempo installation environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Theresa consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions structured to promote economic opportunity for small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize competition among small businesses while maintaining quality and timeliness in mission-critical deliveries, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising operational needs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), reflecting extensive work in facility renovation and infrastructure upkeep, supplemented by niche acquisitions in communications services, environmental support, and specialized equipment. While her portfolio includes unusual categories like passenger car rental and septic services, these reflect the unique logistical and life-safety demands of remote or isolated air installations. Theresa’s expertise lies in translating complex facility and systems requirements into executable, compliant contracts that directly enable air base resilience.