Katrina Kappele

Katrina Kappele serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical military infrastructure and operational readiness. Her work centers on securing construction services, specialized equipment, and facility support systems essential to Air Force mission continuity. She routinely handles contract actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for commercial and institutional building projects, environmental remediation, medical and electrotherapeutic devices, and facility maintenance services, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition standards and lifecycle sustainability requirements. Kappele maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in technical installation, precision manufacturing, and facility systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative engagements that prioritize quality, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 28.6% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical capability, favoring qualified small firms with demonstrated technical proficiency across high-demand domains. Kappele’s primary NAICS focus areas include 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), 333316 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), reflecting a diverse portfolio spanning energy infrastructure, industrial automation, computing hardware, and specialized equipment for training and readiness. Her expertise lies in bridging technical specifications with acquisition strategy to procure mission-critical systems that meet stringent Air Force operational standards.