Brian Kehoe

Brian Kehoe serves as a Contracting Officer at the George C. Marshall Center under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, where he manages the acquisition of critical services that enable U.S. defense diplomacy and international security cooperation. His portfolio centers on professional military education, language instruction, and logistical support programs delivered at the Center’s facility in Germany. Kehoe oversees full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management—ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. He plays a pivotal role in sustaining the Center’s capacity-building mission through timely and compliant procurement of specialized educational and operational services. Kehoe cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in language training, educational support, and technical equipment procurement. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in delivering culturally immersive security education programs and multilingual instructional materials. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, quality assurance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, fostering stable partnerships that align with the Marshall Center’s enduring international engagement goals. Kehoe’s contracting practices reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as non-set-aside. He does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and mission suitability as primary evaluation criteria. This approach ensures that the Center receives high-quality, scalable services from the most qualified providers, regardless of business size or certification status. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611630 (Language Schools), which accounts for nearly 68% of his activity, reflecting deep expertise in contracting for foreign language instruction, cultural immersion programs, and curriculum development. He also regularly acquires audio-visual equipment (NAICS 334310), educational support services (NAICS 611710), food service contracts (NAICS 722310), and management consulting (NAICS 541611) to sustain the Center’s residential training environment and operational readiness.