William C. Och

William C. Och serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of complex federal acquisitions to support critical government operations. In this leadership role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while guiding a team of contract specialists through the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and requirement validation to contract execution and closeout. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical and support services, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing, laboratory instrumentation, and facilities support, reflecting a mission-driven focus on acquiring specialized goods and services essential to operational readiness. Och cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, particularly small businesses that align with the agency’s socioeconomic goals. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his contracting patterns reveal consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-precision manufacturing, analytical instrumentation, and integrated support services. He fosters transparent, competitive environments that encourage innovation and accountability, ensuring vendors meet rigorous performance and compliance standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Och prioritizes set-asides under FAR 19.5, with over two-thirds of his awards designated for total small business set-asides. He also actively promotes 8(a) competed contracts and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. His approach reflects a strategic balance between competition and inclusion, ensuring broad market access while maintaining fiscal responsibility. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 333131 (Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring specialized industrial equipment and technical systems. He also regularly acquires facilities support services under 561210 and 561990, underscoring his proficiency in managing both capital-intensive manufacturing contracts and mission-critical support services across diverse technical domains.