Alex Kephart

Alex W. Kephart serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. In this role, he manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization. His portfolio emphasizes high-accuracy measurement devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical technical services that sustain operational excellence across academic and research environments. Kephart applies rigorous FAR compliance and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of mission-essential capabilities while aligning with Air Force acquisition policy. Kephart maintains consistent working relationships with a focused set of contractors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace instrumentation, unmanned systems, and advanced analytical equipment. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established technical providers capable of delivering customized, high-reliability solutions under tight performance timelines, often requiring specialized certifications and calibration standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (63%), Kephart demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with over one-quarter of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting goals while prioritizing technical capability. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561720 (Janitorial Services), 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting), 611512 (Flight Training), and 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), indicating a diverse operational footprint that supports both laboratory and infrastructure needs. Kephart’s expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with compliant acquisition pathways, ensuring that academic and research facilities remain equipped with mission-critical, high-performance systems.