Karla Michelle Freeling

Karla Michelle Freeling serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4626 341 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization acquisitions. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for civil engineering and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural upgrades essential to mission readiness. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain resilient, safe, and operational Air Force installations. Freeling routinely handles construction, maintenance, and renovation contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on performance-based and firm-fixed-price structures. She maintains a consistent working relationship with MID MOUNTAIN BOILER AND STEAM, INC., a key contractor specializing in mechanical systems and facility infrastructure upgrades. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in facility services, while also fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her approach emphasizes contractor reliability, safety standards, and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure support. Freeling’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic objectives, with nearly 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures compliance with socioeconomic program requirements, including HUBZone and SDVOSB considerations where applicable. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238210 for electrical contracting and wiring installation, reflecting deep expertise in facility utility systems. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 332311 for prefabricated metal building components and 339950 for signage and facility identification systems. Her technical domain expertise spans civil engineering support, energy-efficient retrofits, and infrastructure modernization, positioning her as a key operator in sustaining the Air Force’s physical readiness posture.