Kay Morello

Kay Morello serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Aviation Administration’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services, responsible for managing mission-critical contracts that sustain and modernize the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. She oversees the acquisition of facility operations, maintenance, and construction support services essential to the operational readiness of Air Traffic Control Towers and Flight Standard District Offices. Her work ensures compliance with FAA safety and regulatory standards through timely, efficient contracting for technical, environmental, and infrastructure-related services. Morello’s portfolio emphasizes service-based procurements that directly support aviation safety and facility resilience. She maintains strong working relationships with a consistent cohort of contractors, including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and site development. Morello cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence, ensuring that contractors deliver high-quality, mission-aligned services under complex federal oversight. Morello’s contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and the other half issued as open competitions. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. She consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting demand for specialized aviation safety training and workforce development; 561730 (Landscaping Services), supporting environmental stewardship at FAA facilities; and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), critical to maintaining climate-controlled operational environments. These categories underscore her technical expertise in procuring niche, facility-dependent services essential to aviation infrastructure resilience.