April J. Kreps

April J. Kreps serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting installation sustainment and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses specialized services essential to maintaining secure, functional, and technologically advanced Air Force facilities, including medical, communications, environmental remediation, and facility infrastructure support. Kreps ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with strategic priorities to modernize airfield systems, enhance personnel safety, and sustain mission-essential operations across multiple installation sites. Kreps maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, reliable vendors capable of delivering complex, non-commodity services under time-sensitive conditions. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent engagement with firms possessing proven technical expertise in niche service domains, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. While the majority of her acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, Kreps actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 16.7% of her portfolio. This balanced approach prioritizes competition and capability while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), 562910 (Remediation Services), 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), 541810 (Advertising Agencies), and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). This diverse technical scope underscores her expertise in procuring both conventional facility support services and specialized technical solutions, requiring nuanced understanding of compliance, performance metrics, and industry-specific standards across multiple sectors.