Kayla Barnett

Kayla Barnett serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility systems, including security services, engineering design, and educational support functions critical to operational readiness. Her work ensures that base infrastructure meets current and future operational demands through compliant, timely contracting actions aligned with Air Force installation resilience goals. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Barnett maintains strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of delivering integrated security systems, technical engineering analyses, and facility support services. She fosters collaborative vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and clear performance metrics, encouraging innovation and reliability in service delivery. Barnett demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of her portfolio designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 25% specifically reserved for women-owned small businesses. Her consistent use of set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation in defense infrastructure support, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to promote equitable access and competitive bidding. Her contracting approach prioritizes transparency and compliance, ensuring robust small business inclusion without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 for security systems services, where she acquires integrated surveillance, access control, and cybersecurity-enabled physical security solutions. She also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 for facility assessments and system upgrades, and educational support services under NAICS 611710 to enhance training infrastructure. This technical blend underscores her expertise in combining physical security, engineering precision, and workforce development to maintain mission-ready installations.