Kazuko B Kamiya

Kazuko B. Kamiya serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5270 18 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airfield operations and infrastructure readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration—focusing on facilities maintenance, logistics support, and technical services essential to force projection. She routinely manages complex, multi-year contracts for services that ensure operational continuity, including rapid airfield damage repair, groundskeeping, and mission-enabling infrastructure upgrades, aligning all acquisitions with FAR compliance and Defense Department strategic priorities. Kamiya maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which provide specialized construction, maintenance, and technical support services tailored to military installation needs. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regional expertise, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in consistent delivery and compliance with DoD standards. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in austere and high-tempo operational environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 35% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining mission effectiveness. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business participation where feasible, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for inclusive contracting and supply chain resilience. Kamiya’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 423450 for medical and hospital equipment procurement, 334220 for communications infrastructure, and 485113 for transit systems supporting base mobility. Her expertise spans procurement of specialized equipment for medical, communications, and facility systems, requiring deep understanding of technical specifications, performance metrics, and compliance with military-grade standards. She ensures all acquisitions support the integrated readiness of Air Force installations in dynamic operational theaters.