Emily Kliolz

Emily Kliolz serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain airpower infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of complex civil engineering and communications systems, including the construction and maintenance of power and communication line structures, poured concrete foundations, and other heavy civil works essential to operational readiness. Her work directly supports the modernization of secure command-and-control environments, ensuring that fielded infrastructure meets stringent DoD standards for resilience and interoperability. Kliolz handles full lifecycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—focusing on high-stakes, mission-essential projects. Kliolz collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in heavy civil construction and communications infrastructure, including firms with expertise in military-grade facility build-out and utility system integration. She cultivates strategic vendor partnerships with both large primes and qualified small businesses, emphasizing technical proficiency, compliance with military specifications, and proven performance in austere environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes risk mitigation, schedule reliability, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately half of her actions competed without set-asides and the other half equally divided between 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while actively advancing opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses. Kliolz consistently leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and local economic impact without compromising mission requirements. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237130, 237110, 238110, and 237990, encompassing the construction of power transmission lines, water and sewer systems, reinforced concrete structures, and other heavy civil engineering works. She specializes in procuring services that integrate military-grade durability with federal environmental and safety standards, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in infrastructure that supports airfield operations, communications hubs, and defense-critical facilities.