Thomas "Chris" Hacker

Thomas "Chris" Hacker serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical construction and infrastructure support contracts that sustain air base operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of facility systems including painting, commercial building construction, and water/sewer infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards and alignment with Air Force modernization goals. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance physical resilience through timely, compliant, and technically sound contract actions that maintain mission-essential environments. Hacker maintains a strong, recurring partnership with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a trusted contractor delivering specialized construction and facility services across multiple contract vehicles. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance-based outcomes, and consistent collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in air base infrastructure. He routinely engages contractors through multiple award task order contracts and delivery order mechanisms, fostering stability in service delivery while maintaining rigorous oversight of quality and schedule adherence. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Hacker consistently structures procurements with an 80% total small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, prioritizing opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic impact, ensuring that a majority of construction-related opportunities are reserved for small firms capable of delivering high-quality, compliant work in support of national defense infrastructure. His technical focus centers on NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), reflecting deep expertise in facility sustainment and utility infrastructure. He procures specialized services including HVAC integration, corrosion control, and sanitary system upgrades, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military construction standards and environmental compliance requirements critical to Air Force installations.