Jeffrey A Kistler

Jeffrey A. Kistler serves as a Contracting Officer for the 56th Contracting Squadron (FA4887) under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses industrial maintenance, aviation component manufacturing, and facility support services, ensuring the reliability of airfields, hangars, and mission-critical systems. Kistler specializes in complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical oversight of specialized equipment and construction deliverables, aligning procurement actions with Air Force sustainment priorities and National Defense Authorization Act compliance. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC., each of which provides specialized capabilities in aviation parts manufacturing, facility maintenance, and mission support systems. Kistler fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, technical precision, and timely delivery, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and basic ordering agreements to streamline responsive acquisition cycles for urgent operational needs. Kistler demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and one-third designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the aerospace and construction sectors, prioritizing socioeconomic programs that enhance workforce diversity and regional industrial capacity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring custom aviation components, airfield infrastructure, and power generation systems essential to base operations. Kistler’s technical acumen spans mechanical, electrical, and structural domains, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent military specifications and lifecycle sustainment requirements.