Carolyn Cooper

Carolyn Cooper serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4659 319 Cons Pk agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for construction, maintenance, and facility support services that ensure compliance with federal standards and mission-critical readiness. She specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary procurements involving utility systems, airfield infrastructure, and installation-wide maintenance, often coordinating with engineering and environmental teams to align contractual requirements with technical specifications and regulatory obligations. Cooper maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and MACK GLOBAL LLC, both of which provide specialized construction and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering collaboration with firms experienced in military-grade infrastructure standards. These relationships are built on proven track records in delivering timely, compliant solutions under stringent DoD oversight, reflecting a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in Air Force-specific operational environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 22.2% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a commitment to leveraging small business capabilities where appropriate, without compromising mission requirements. She actively engages qualified small businesses in eligible categories, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met while maintaining procurement integrity and competitive fairness. Cooper’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), each accounting for 22.2% of her portfolio. She also manages related work in highway and bridge construction (237310) and specialized support services. Her technical expertise spans utility modernization, electrical system upgrades, and grounds maintenance for military installations, requiring deep familiarity with DoD facility standards and sustainable infrastructure practices.