A1C Chad L. Koetter

A1C Chad L. Koetter serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing installation infrastructure to ensure operational readiness. He supports the acquisition of mission-enabling facility services, including maintenance, repair, and utility system upgrades essential to garrison and expeditionary airfields. His responsibilities encompass managing solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on preserving the integrity of airfield, HVAC, electrical, and utility networks. Koetter plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into enforceable contractual obligations that uphold Air Force infrastructure resilience. While specific contractor names are not available, Koetter’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with small and medium-sized businesses capable of delivering specialized facility support services. He cultivates partnerships with vendors possessing niche technical expertise in building systems maintenance, environmental controls, and infrastructure repair, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His approach emphasizes responsiveness to dynamic installation needs, often requiring rapid mobilization of qualified contractors for urgent facility sustainment tasks. Koetter demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 53% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs while expanding the pool of qualified, mission-capable vendors. His contracting patterns align with Department of the Air Force goals to increase small business participation across critical infrastructure domains. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 238160 (roofing contractors), and 562991 (septic tank services), indicating deep expertise in facility maintenance, environmental systems, and utility infrastructure. He routinely procures services related to building envelope integrity, mechanical system overhauls, and hazardous waste management, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the intersection of civil engineering and operational sustainment.