Desiree Rauch

Desiree Rauch serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility infrastructure modernization and operational support acquisitions. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for building systems integration, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing services, as well as structural construction for institutional and industrial facilities. Rauch ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance Air Force installation readiness through resilient, mission-critical infrastructure. Rauch maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex facility upgrades and site development projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and quality assurance protocols, fostering long-term reliability in construction and systems integration services. She actively engages contractors through pre-solicitation outreach, technical evaluations, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure adherence to safety, code compliance, and schedule benchmarks. Rauch’s portfolio is fully aligned with Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) preferences, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All her acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities and promoting workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate focus on empowering small business entities to deliver high-value construction and facility support services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing), indicating specialized acquisition activity in support of expeditionary and mobile infrastructure needs. This includes procuring modular facilities, temporary housing units, and specialized equipment components critical to expeditionary airfield operations and contingency support environments. Rauch’s technical expertise bridges construction contracting with aerospace logistics, ensuring seamless integration of facility systems into operational air force missions.