Kathryn Huffer, Contracting Officer

Kathryn Huffer serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4654 434 Conf Lgc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs centered on construction, facility maintenance, and essential support services, ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of commercial and institutional building systems, airfield and roadway infrastructure, and utility upgrades. Her work directly supports mission-critical Air Force operations by delivering timely, compliant, and performance-based contracts that align with DoD standards for quality and resilience. Huffer maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including AKS INDUSTRIES INC and SHAMBAUGH & SON, L.P., both of which provide specialized construction, engineering, and facility services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, mid-to-large-sized contractors with proven track records in military infrastructure projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical competence, schedule reliability, and adherence to federal construction codes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance metrics and compliance oversight. Huffer’s portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside procurement strategy, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her acquisition portfolio, her contracts remain fully compliant with FAR requirements and open to all qualified offerors, emphasizing capability and capacity over socioeconomic designation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical system and instrument manufacturing and NAICS 812320 for drycleaning and laundry services—reflecting a dual emphasis on mission-critical technical systems and installation support services. This unique combination underscores her expertise in managing both high-technology defense equipment and essential garrison support functions, ensuring seamless integration of infrastructure and logistics capabilities across Air Force bases.