Kathleen P. Carson

Kathleen P. Carson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain airfield and facility infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific requirements. She specializes in architectural and engineering services essential to maintaining operational readiness, supporting capital improvements that directly enable aviation missions and base-wide functionality. Carson maintains a focused partnership with AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, design, and geospatial support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and performance reliability, particularly in complex infrastructure projects requiring precise engineering inputs and site-specific geospatial analysis. These relationships reflect a pattern of sustained engagement with contractors who consistently deliver high-quality, mission-aligned solutions under tight operational timelines. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively awarded through 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic programs that empower small disadvantaged businesses. By channeling all eligible acquisitions through the 8(a) program, Carson actively cultivates capacity within underrepresented contractor communities, ensuring equitable access to Department of the Air Force opportunities while promoting innovation and resilience in the small business industrial base. Her primary technical domain is NAICS 541310—Architectural Services—where she procures comprehensive design, planning, and construction oversight services for airfield pavements, hangar renovations, utilities upgrades, and other facility modernization initiatives. She possesses deep expertise in design-build and performance-based contracting methodologies, ensuring that architectural solutions align with Air Force standards for durability, safety, and mission continuity.