Kahala D. McCaskey

Kahala D. McCaskey serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain critical airfield and facility infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities for construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to operational readiness. She specializes in managing complex, mission-critical contracts that ensure the integrity of aviation infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with Department of Defense resilience goals and regulatory compliance under FAR Part 36 and Part 19. McCaskey routinely handles task and delivery order contracts, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, and performance-based service agreements tailored to Air Force installation needs. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including AR6 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, LLC and HORSEPOWER GEOSPATIAL LLC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized engineering, geospatial analysis, and airfield maintenance services. These vendor relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition, performance-based evaluation, and a focus on technical proficiency in aviation infrastructure support. McCaskey fosters collaborative contracting environments that emphasize accountability, innovation, and timely delivery of mission-critical services. McCaskey demonstrates a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible entities to compete for contracts supporting Air Force infrastructure. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to enhance small business capacity while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 488119 (Other Airport Operations), encompassing airfield pavement maintenance, navigational aid support, ground service equipment logistics, and facility sustainment services. McCaskey’s technical expertise lies in the specialized domain of aviation infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with FAA and Air Force standards through precise, performance-driven contracting.