Beth Knight

Beth Knight serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4855, 27th Security Forces Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to air base readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facilities maintenance, secure communications systems, and environmental infrastructure, ensuring sustained operational capability across expeditionary and garrison environments. She executes procurements under FAR Part 15, utilizing competitive and negotiated contracting methods to align with Air Force modernization priorities, including HVAC modernization, wastewater system upgrades, and resilient communications networks. Knight maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor delivering integrated facilities and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms possessing specialized expertise in military-grade infrastructure and base operations support. She routinely engages with contractors capable of rapid deployment, compliance with AFCEC standards, and adherence to strict security protocols for sensitive installations. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly half of her awards structured as small business set-asides. She frequently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts, while also incorporating HUBZone preferences to promote economic development in underserved areas. This balanced approach ensures broad vendor participation while maintaining competitive integrity under FAR 19.5. Knight’s primary NAICS focus centers on Facilities Support Services (561210), with significant activity in Janitorial Services (561720), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Airport Operations (488119). She specializes in procuring integrated facility management solutions, including maintenance, cleaning, IT infrastructure support, and logistics coordination for airfield operations, demonstrating deep technical understanding of DoD facility sustainment requirements and mission-critical service delivery.