Kari Akamine

Kari Akamine serves as a key procurement lead within the 0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI, a U.S. Army unit responsible for sustaining military readiness across the Pacific region. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of mission-enabling acquisitions, Akamine oversees contracts supporting critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and digital services essential to installation operations. Their work ensures the continuity of Army facilities through strategic sourcing of facility maintenance, data infrastructure, and environmental compliance services, aligning closely with the agency’s priorities in resilient energy systems and secure communications networks. Akamine maintains strong, recurring relationships with a core group of contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and specialized vendors with proven capabilities in commercial construction, waste management, and IT infrastructure support. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, performance-driven vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-year services under performance-based acquisition frameworks. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines Akamine’s procurement strategy, with 60% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 20% designated for women-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster local economic resilience and broaden vendor diversity within the Pacific theater, consistently prioritizing socioeconomic programs to expand the pool of qualified contractors. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 518210, reflecting a dominant focus on computing infrastructure, data hosting, and network services essential to modern military operations. Complementary acquisitions in NAICS 236220 and 541380 demonstrate expertise in commercial building construction and environmental testing services, underscoring a technical proficiency in integrating physical infrastructure with digital systems to support mission-critical Army installations.