1LT Kenneth Lewter

1LT Kenneth Lewter serves as a procurement specialist within the FA5422 406th Air Expeditionary Wing Construction unit under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the rapid establishment and sustainment of expeditionary infrastructure for forward-deployed operations. He manages acquisition activities for mission-critical construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to force protection and operational readiness in austere environments. His portfolio includes procurement of pre-engineered facilities, utility systems, and technical support services required to sustain air expeditionary operations, ensuring compliance with DoD construction standards and rapid deployment timelines. Lewter maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Golden Relief Resources Ltd and Hybrid Power International LLC, both of which provide specialized expeditionary construction solutions and mobile power generation systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in modular facility erection, field-based energy systems, and rapid-response logistics. These partnerships are typically established through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and rapid delivery timelines under time-sensitive operational constraints. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate his portfolio, he consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring broad vendor access and fostering competition among qualified small entities in support of Air Force resilience objectives. Lewter’s primary NAICS focus includes Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110), and Logging (113310), indicating a diverse operational footprint requiring both technical infrastructure support and environmental resource management. He procures services related to field utility systems, temporary power, facility maintenance, and site preparation—demonstrating expertise in integrated expeditionary engineering and sustainment operations across unconventional theaters.