Kathryn Morkin

Kathy Morkin serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility-related acquisitions critical to operational readiness and infrastructure sustainability. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts supporting airfield operations, lodging facilities, and environmental compliance at Air Force installations. Her work ensures mission-critical environments remain secure, compliant, and functional through strategic sourcing, full lifecycle contract administration, and rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. Morkin specializes in complex, multi-year service and construction contracts requiring technical coordination across civil engineering, environmental, and security disciplines. Morkin maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized construction, electrical systems, and logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical expertise in delivering facility sustainment services. She prioritizes contractors with proven experience in military installation environments and demonstrated compliance with federal safety and environmental standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Morkin consistently implements Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, each accounting for 50% of her award activity. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those owned by women, aligning with Air Force and DoD goals to enhance competition and innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with additional emphasis on 541330 (Engineering Services). She regularly acquires infrastructure upgrades, electrical system modernizations, and technical engineering support services essential to maintaining the integrity and functionality of Air Force installations, demonstrating deep domain expertise in facility lifecycle management and mission-critical construction contracting.