Kathleen P. Carson

Kathleen P. Carson serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining airfield and base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and logistical support contracts that ensure the integrity of mission-critical installations. She executes procurements in full compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, prioritizing timely delivery of capital improvements that sustain aviation operations and facility functionality across Air Force bases. Carson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, LLC and HORSEPOWER GEOSPATIAL LLC, firms with demonstrated expertise in facility modernization and geospatial support services. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven capability in complex, mission-aligned environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical proficiency. She actively engages with contractors through competitive solicitations, ensuring accountability and compliance while promoting innovation in infrastructure resilience. Her set-aside preferences are evenly balanced between open competitions and small business opportunities, with 66.7% of awards issued as no set-aside and the remaining 33.3% equally split between 8(a) competed and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, balanced strategy that prioritizes mission need while actively supporting socioeconomic programs to foster small business growth within the defense industrial base. Carson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), indicating a strong emphasis on facility upgrades, HVAC and mechanical system maintenance, and structural rehabilitation. Her technical expertise lies in managing contracts for non-electronic, non-automotive industrial maintenance and facility retrofitting, ensuring Air Force installations remain mission-ready through sustainable, code-compliant infrastructure investments.