Kathleen Scholefield

Kathleen Scholefield serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition and contract management of critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. Her portfolio centers on sustaining and modernizing guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and command, control, and communications infrastructure. She manages complex technical procurements requiring deep engineering oversight, including research and development efforts, systems integration, and lifecycle support for high-priority defense capabilities. Her role ensures mission-critical systems remain operationally ready through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contracting actions. Kathleen collaborates with a diverse array of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering, space systems, and advanced communications technologies. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing DoD clearance, systems engineering expertise, and proven experience in space and missile sustainment. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, performance reliability, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent security and quality standards. Kathleen’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the high-stakes, specialized nature of her portfolio. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she remains committed to evaluating all qualified offerors based on technical excellence and mission alignment. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 and 541715, reflecting heavy investment in research and development for physical and engineering sciences, particularly in guidance systems, space vehicle avionics, and satellite communications. She also procures guided missile manufacturing (336414) and wireless communications equipment (334220), demonstrating deep expertise in advanced defense technologies and systems integration for air and space domains.