Keith D Friot

Keith D. Friot serves as a Contracting Officer at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs, specializing in mission-critical technical services, training systems, and command and control infrastructure that enhance pilot readiness and tactical communications. His portfolio centers on integrated acquisition solutions that bridge operational requirements with industrial capability, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority capabilities to combat-ready forces. Friot maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including VETPRIDE-EMI Maintenance Solutions, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a pattern of collaboration with joint ventures and specialized service providers experienced in defense training, maintenance, and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and mission alignment. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-aside, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—20.0% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 6.7% are competed under the 8(a) program. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while actively promoting socioeconomic inclusion in defense acquisitions. Friot’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on installation and sustainment support for training and operational environments. He also regularly procures under NAICS 334220 and 334511, indicating deep engagement with radio communications equipment and aeronautical system manufacturing. Additional expertise spans professional training services (611430) and technical consulting (541690), demonstrating a broad yet specialized technical domain focused on air combat readiness and mission-critical systems integration.