Kaion R. Smith

Kaion Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex construction and facility support acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure readiness. His portfolio encompasses commercial and institutional building projects, including HVAC, roofing, and plumbing systems, aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize and resiliently maintain military installations. Smith exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 15, overseeing solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of both fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, ensuring compliance with DoD construction standards and environmental regulations. Smith maintains a consistent working relationship with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a key vendor providing specialized ground support and facility maintenance equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and quality assurance protocols, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical infrastructure components. He engages primarily with established contractors capable of meeting stringent military construction specifications, while actively encouraging competitive bidding to ensure value and accountability. Smith demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small firms. The remaining 50% are open competitions, allowing for broader market engagement while maintaining compliance with socioeconomic goals. His pattern indicates a strategic alignment with agency-wide initiatives to enhance small business inclusion without compromising operational requirements. His procurement focus is evenly split between NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), indicating expertise in procuring specialized mechanical components for facility systems alongside strategic management advisory services. This dual focus reveals a nuanced understanding of both technical infrastructure needs and the administrative frameworks required to deliver large-scale construction programs efficiently and in compliance with federal acquisition regulations.