Amn Kyara Forte

Amn Kyara Forte serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing facility sustainment and modernization acquisitions critical to operational readiness. She oversees contracts for infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance, ensuring installations meet mission-critical standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade Air Force facilities through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. Forte specializes in service-based acquisitions, with a focus on repair, maintenance, and specialized construction support, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order mechanisms to respond to dynamic installation needs. Forte maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, and DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, installation-savvy vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-trade facility services. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract management, indicating a track record of reliability and technical proficiency in mission-critical environments. She prioritizes contractors with proven capabilities in rapid-response repairs and integrated facility systems, ensuring continuity of operations under demanding conditions. Forte demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand vendor diversity. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals, though she also utilizes no-set-aside mechanisms when specialized capabilities require broader competition. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), indicating expertise in procuring digital infrastructure support, specialized equipment leasing, and mission-critical audiovisual systems. This technical blend underscores her role in integrating modern facility technologies with traditional infrastructure sustainment.