Carolyn M. Milkovich

Carolyn M. Milkovich serves as a Contract Specialist with the Department of the Air Force at FA6656, 910th Air Wing Logistics, Youngstown Warrendale Airport, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and industrial support services essential to airfield operational readiness. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts for specialized construction, environmental testing, and facility maintenance projects that ensure the integrity of aviation surfaces, utility systems, and protective infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with Air Force mission requirements, emphasizing resilience, safety, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Milkovich maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Cardinal Environmental Laboratories LLC and Charter Communications Operating LLC, reflecting her focus on environmental compliance, utility services, and mission-critical support systems. Her procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical specificity and performance accountability, often involving complex service-level agreements and compliance-driven deliverables. She collaborates closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure contract scope accurately reflects mission needs and regulatory standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Milkovich prioritizes small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively supports HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a balanced commitment to inclusive procurement. Her contracting patterns demonstrate deliberate efforts to expand opportunities for underserved vendors while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 325998 and 326299, indicating substantial activity in specialty chemical products and rubber-based materials used in airfield surfacing and protective coatings. She also frequently procures commercial and institutional construction services under 236220 and maintenance services under 811490, demonstrating deep expertise in airfield sustainment, industrial manufacturing support, and facility lifecycle management.