Kathryn Ryan

Kathryn Ryan serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3002 338 Ess Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force dedicated to sustaining and modernizing military aviation training systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facilities support, technical infrastructure, and communications equipment critical to pilot and crew readiness programs. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver high-fidelity flight training and workforce development across enlisted, officer, and international partner populations, ensuring operational continuity and technological advancement in air dominance capabilities. Ryan maintains a consistent working relationship with CLEARWATERS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering integrated facilities and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, particularly in mission-critical infrastructure modernization. She frequently engages with contractors capable of delivering turnkey solutions for training facility upgrades, electrical and HVAC systems, and specialized communications hardware, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 64% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She routinely structures solicitations to prioritize small business eligibility, including 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion while maintaining technical excellence. This socioeconomic focus ensures broad vendor engagement and innovation from non-traditional defense contractors. Ryan’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 561210 (facilities support services), 238210 (electrical contracting), and 238220 (HVAC), with significant activity in communications equipment manufacturing (334220, 334290). She specializes in acquiring integrated training infrastructure, including wiring systems, broadcast-grade simulators, and wireless communications hardware essential to live, virtual, and constructive training environments. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of facility modernization and mission-critical avionics support.