Emily Kenneth R Hertz

Emily Kenneth R Hertz serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5270 18 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain airfield infrastructure and operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and facilities contracts, from requirements validation and solicitation development to award administration and contract closeout. She specializes in acquisitions supporting airfield damage repair, grounds maintenance, and mission-enabling construction, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and timely delivery of services critical to force projection and base resilience. Ms. Hertz maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which have demonstrated proven capability in delivering complex, time-sensitive construction and facility services under austere conditions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in military installation environments and Pacific theater logistics. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability and readiness over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her current portfolio, her evaluations remain strictly merit-based, ensuring the selection of vendors with the highest technical proficiency and operational reliability. Ms. Hertz’s primary industry focus lies in industrial building construction (NAICS 236210), flooring systems (238330), and highway/street/bridge construction (237310). She routinely manages contracts for reinforced concrete structures, airfield pavement rehabilitation, drainage systems, and facility upgrades requiring compliance with UFC standards. Her technical expertise spans civil engineering disciplines, military construction specifications, and expeditionary infrastructure sustainment, making her a key enabler of Air Force operational continuity in high-priority theaters.