Keith J. VanSchaick

Keith J. VanSchaick serves as a Contract Administrator for the Department of the Air Force at FA5004 354th Contracting Squadron, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services at expeditionary and remote airfield locations. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient procurement of services that sustain aerospace readiness, including facility maintenance, security systems, and industrial equipment support. VanSchaick specializes in negotiating and administering firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts aligned with Air Force installation resilience goals, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and rapid-deployment capabilities essential to global force projection. He maintains a consistent working relationship with Combat Medical Systems LLC, a key vendor providing specialized equipment and technical support services critical to operational continuity. His procurement approach prioritizes responsive, performance-based contracting with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions under austere conditions. VanSchaick fosters collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical agility, compliance with military standards, and the capacity to operate in high-tempo, low-infrastructure environments. VanSchaick exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with niche expertise in security systems, industrial maintenance, and specialized training. His portfolio consistently awards contracts to small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting. His primary procurement focus spans NAICS 561621 for security systems services, 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, and 611430 for professional and management development training, with additional emphasis on specialized manufacturing under 334519. These categories reflect his technical domain expertise in sustaining airfield infrastructure through integrated systems support, workforce development, and mission-enabling maintenance services that ensure uninterrupted aerospace operations.