Kara P Dixon

Kara P. Dixon serves as a Contract Specialist (CTR) within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. She specializes in managing full-cycle contract actions for facility maintenance, security systems, and communications infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness standards. Her portfolio centers on construction and renovation services that support command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities essential to air operations, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling assets. Dixon maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging them for specialized roofing, environmental remediation, and chemical management services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise in facility sustainment and hazardous material handling, often involving performance-based contracts and strict adherence to federal environmental and safety regulations. Her approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance evaluation, and long-term service continuity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Dixon exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small business concerns. This unwavering commitment reflects a strategic alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals and fosters a robust pipeline of capable small contractors within the facility maintenance sector. Her procurement focus is narrowly concentrated under NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), demonstrating deep expertise in roofing systems, waterproofing, membrane installations, and related structural envelope upgrades. She manages complex acquisitions involving commercial and government-specific roofing standards, including MIL-PRF specifications and energy-efficient roofing solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD sustainability mandates and long-term asset durability requirements.