Kay Brown

Kay Brown serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of facility systems, specialized construction services, and integrated electronic infrastructure essential to sustaining secure, resilient defense environments. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities in facility modernization, fire safety upgrades, and communication system integration. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in building systems, specialty trade contracting, and facility services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet Air Force standards. A defining feature of Brown’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, fostering equitable access to federal opportunities and strengthening the defense industrial base through inclusive vendor participation. Her pattern reflects deep alignment with Department of Defense goals to empower small business innovation and resilience. Her primary NAICS focus areas—238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings)—highlight her specialization in facility infrastructure upgrades, mechanical and electrical system integration, and comprehensive building services. She routinely procures fire safety systems, HVAC modernization, security integration, and facility maintenance solutions, demonstrating technical fluency in defense facility operations and compliance with DoD environmental and safety standards.