Kay R. Clayton

Kay R. Clayton serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical facility infrastructure and support services essential to air base operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for construction-related services, including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, and specialized building equipment installation. Her work directly supports the sustainment and modernization of critical Air Force installations by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of durable facility systems that maintain mission continuity across diverse operational environments. Clayton maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, reflecting a pattern of sustained vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical proficiency in facility systems integration. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements across multiple contract vehicles, indicating a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capability in complex, high-standards environments typical of military installations. Her contracting approach emphasizes accountability, compliance with FAR guidelines, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional sourcing. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 69.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, yet she maintains a robust commitment to small business participation, allocating 25.4% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.8% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while fostering growth among qualified small and socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. Clayton’s primary focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems procurement. She specializes in acquiring integrated mechanical, electrical, and finishing systems that support the structural integrity and environmental functionality of Air Force facilities, requiring precise technical specification development and rigorous performance evaluation protocols.