Kathleen Becker

Kathleen Becker serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing construction and facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of facility modernization efforts, including commercial and institutional building construction, HVAC system upgrades, roofing, and plumbing infrastructure. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 36, ensuring compliance with military construction standards and sustainability requirements while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to enhance base resilience and long-term infrastructure capacity. Becker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as CAROLINA GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT INC, partnering primarily with firms capable of delivering specialized construction, electrical, and facility maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and past performance in military environment applications, fostering long-term contractor engagement through transparent solicitation processes and clear performance expectations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Becker consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 77% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracts. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes including 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills), 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), indicating a specialization in building finishes, electrical component integration, and wiring installation services. She frequently procures niche industrial components and facility systems requiring precise compliance with military specifications, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the intersection of construction materials, electrical infrastructure, and facility services essential to Air Force base sustainment.