Amy Burke

Amy Burke serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical maintenance, construction, and facility services essential to Air Force installation readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—for a diverse portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure and technical support services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the squadron’s strategic priorities of sustaining aircraft support systems, hangar operations, and security infrastructure. Her work directly enables operational continuity across Air Force bases by facilitating timely and compliant access to specialized technical services. Amy collaborates with a broad spectrum of contractors, including small businesses, medium-sized engineering firms, and specialized manufacturers serving defense infrastructure needs. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering precision maintenance, facility modernization, and technical equipment support. She fosters collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence, often working closely with vendors to navigate complex technical specifications and delivery timelines for mission-essential capabilities. Amy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 2.9% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her procurement strategy actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs, ensuring opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and promoting equitable access to defense contracting. The remaining 55.9% of her awards are open to all competitors, reflecting a balanced approach that maintains competition while advancing broader socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including appliance repair and maintenance (811412), overhead crane and hoist manufacturing (333923), and other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (336413), alongside specialized technical services (541990). These reflect her expertise in procuring facility maintenance systems, aircraft support hardware, and precision control equipment critical to air base operational resilience.