Kaylie Bechard

Kaylie Bechard serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical military infrastructure and operational capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, specialized equipment, and facility services essential to Air Force readiness. Her work ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions—from environmental remediation to electrotherapeutic systems—through competitive and transparent procurement processes. Bechard’s focus is on timely delivery of high-integrity contracts that align with installation-wide operational requirements. Bechard maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized contractors capable of delivering niche technical solutions in transportation equipment, facility finishing, and testing services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Bechard exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, ensuring broad vendor participation and fostering innovation through competitive small business engagement. Her contracting practices consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs aligned with federal mandates, creating pathways for qualified small firms to support national defense missions. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting expertise in heavy equipment, facility infrastructure, and quality assurance systems. She also regularly procures specialized services under 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) and 441227 (Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers), indicating a unique and adaptive approach to meeting non-traditional but mission-essential requirements across diverse technical domains.