Kathy Colern

Kathy Colern supports the procurement mission of the FA3030 17 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing installation infrastructure. Her work ensures operational readiness by securing specialized services for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility upgrades across Air Force bases. She handles a diverse portfolio of construction and specialty trade contracts, primarily focused on mission-critical building systems and grounds maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and installation-specific readiness standards. Colern maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally responsive firms capable of delivering complex facility repairs and infrastructure upgrades under tight operational timelines. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical proficiency, and timely execution, fostering long-term vendor collaboration built on consistent performance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Colern consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 88.9% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity and leverage the agility and innovation of small contractors in delivering essential infrastructure services. Her procurement approach aligns with Department of the Air Force goals to maximize socioeconomic impact while maintaining mission-critical service levels. Her primary NAICS focus includes 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring expertise in mechanical systems, facility electrification, and integrated building services. She procures specialized equipment and contractor services for HVAC retrofitting, generator installation, electrical system modernization, and related infrastructure enhancements, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with Air Force facility sustainment requirements.