Karen M Fletcher

Karen M. Fletcher serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, infrastructure support, and environmental services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. She specializes in non-construction service contracts that support base operations, including utility system upkeep, waste management, and facility-related logistics, directly contributing to the resilience and functionality of Air Force installations. Fletcher maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which provide specialized facility services and maintenance solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in commercial and industrial maintenance, waste collection, and facility support operations. These partnerships are typically governed by indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order contracts, enabling responsive, performance-based acquisition of essential services across multiple installations. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 30% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5% reserved for HUBZone-certified firms. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, she actively structures opportunities to maximize socioeconomic participation, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and community-based service providers aligned with Air Force sustainability goals. Fletcher’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), reflecting a strong emphasis on environmental services and installation cleanliness. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 532420 (Office Equipment Leasing), demonstrating expertise in sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through maintenance, leasing, and operational support services essential to daily base functionality.