Kathleen A. Peters

Kathleen A. Peters serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5004 354th Contracting Squadron, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical support services essential to sustaining aerospace operations at remote and expeditionary locations. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that ensure airfield readiness, facility integrity, and operational continuity. She specializes in procurement actions governed by FAR Part 19 and focuses on rapid-response, non-complex services requiring agile contracting methodologies to meet dynamic operational demands. Peters maintains a consistent working relationship with COMBAT MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized logistical and support services aligned with expeditionary mission requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in rapid deployment environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contract deliverables meet stringent military standards for safety, timeliness, and operational interoperability. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Peters implements a 100% total small business set-aside strategy across her portfolio, fully aligning with FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Department of the Air Force opportunities. This unwavering commitment reinforces the agency’s mandate to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering responsive, scalable solutions in austere environments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), which accounts for two-thirds of her portfolio, supporting the timely movement of personnel, parts, and critical supplies. The remaining third centers on NAICS 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), reflecting her expertise in environmental compliance and hazardous material management for military installations. Peters brings deep domain knowledge in expeditionary logistics and infrastructure sustainment, ensuring all acquisitions directly enable mission readiness and operational resilience.