Daniel R. Kent

Daniel R. Kent serves as a Contract Administrator for the FA3030 17 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical facility support services essential to maintaining operational readiness and base infrastructure resilience. His portfolio centers on procurement of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance services, as well as specialized repair and upgrade contracts for Air Force installations. Kent ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in sustaining aging infrastructure and enhancing quality of life for military personnel. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC, reflecting a preference for established, technically proficient vendors with demonstrated capability in facility systems maintenance and construction support. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, fostering a stable supply chain for time-sensitive infrastructure projects. Kent demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 79.2% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses. He also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a targeted approach to nurturing disadvantaged business enterprises within the defense support sector. His primary NAICS focus areas include 485510 (Charter Bus Industry) and 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), alongside significant activity in 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment), and 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing). This reflects a diverse technical scope that extends beyond traditional facility services into specialized support systems critical to Air Force mission enablers.