Kala Naranjo

Kala Naranjo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for mission-critical instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, electronic warfare support, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. Naranjo ensures alignment with Air Force modernization priorities by structuring solicitations that prioritize technical innovation, operational readiness, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles performance-based, fixed-price, and cost-reimbursement contracts for high-technology services requiring rigorous engineering validation and systems integration. Naranjo maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These vendors are selected for their proven expertise in delivering niche technical solutions across sensor systems, data analytics, and environmental compliance for defense applications. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical fidelity over price alone, fostering trusted partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent military standards. Naranjo’s contracting portfolio reflects a deliberate focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains transparent and competitive, ensuring all qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—have equitable access to opportunities based on technical merit and mission alignment. Her primary procurement focus centers on five key NAICS categories: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Engineering Services (541330), and Information Services (511210). These reflect deep specialization in advanced R&D, systems engineering, cyber-enabled communications, and analytical instrumentation critical to sustaining next-generation air force capabilities.