Katie L. Nelson

Katie L. Nelson serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3010 81 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure and medical support systems. She plays a vital role in executing construction, facility maintenance, and environmental service contracts essential to Air Force readiness. Her responsibilities include managing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 19 small business set-asides, with a focus on facilities upgrades, medical equipment support, and utility system enhancements. Nelson typically handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement acquisitions for specialty construction and maintenance services, ensuring alignment with DoD infrastructure modernization priorities. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, TRIPOD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, and SDVO MONITORING SERVICES, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, niche vendors specializing in facility renovations, HVAC systems, and environmental compliance services. Nelson’s procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and past performance, fostering long-term vendor engagement with firms that demonstrate proven capacity in complex military infrastructure environments. Nelson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 80% of her awards structured as small business set-asides. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides account for one-third of her awards, while HUBZone and total small business set-asides are also prominent, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned and underserved businesses. Her contracting patterns align closely with DoD mandates to increase small business participation in mission-critical infrastructure programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), with significant activity in solid waste collection (562111) and power/communication line construction (237130). This specialization underscores her expertise in facility lifecycle support, environmental services, and utility infrastructure modernization for military installations.