Kaylyn S. Goss

Kaylyn S. Goss serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4419 organization of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize air base infrastructure and aerospace support systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific directives. She specializes in procuring complex communications equipment and integrated technical systems essential to maintaining operational readiness across aerospace platforms and facility utilities, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement outcomes with mission needs. Goss maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a key vendor providing specialized communications equipment and support services critical to Air Force sustainment operations. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established, proven contractors with demonstrated technical capability in defense-grade systems, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, performance, and adherence to stringent military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her current portfolio, her decisions are guided by the need for certified, high-performance solutions that meet exacting aerospace and defense standards. Goss’s primary procurement focus is under NAICS 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, encompassing secure, ruggedized communication systems, data link hardware, and integrated network components used in aircraft, ground support, and base infrastructure. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical electronics that support command and control, situational awareness, and interoperability across Air Force domains, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-STD and DoD cybersecurity requirements.