Keith R. Dastur

Keith R. Dastur serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize infrastructure and enhance operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for facility upgrades, integrated electronic systems, and fire safety modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. His portfolio centers on construction, information technology, and electronics manufacturing procurements that directly support Air Force installation resilience and mission continuity. Dastur maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established firms with proven technical capabilities and agile service providers capable of delivering specialized solutions in facility integration and IT modernization. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work definitions, and rigorous post-award oversight to ensure delivery of mission-essential capabilities. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition with no set-aside (75%), he actively promotes small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (25%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. His approach reflects a strategic commitment to fostering competition among small businesses without compromising technical rigor or schedule integrity, consistently evaluating vendor capacity, past performance, and socioeconomic certifications to ensure equitable opportunity. His primary procurement focus spans NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), and NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), demonstrating expertise in integrated facility modernization, custom software development for defense applications, and procurement of specialized electronic systems. Dastur’s technical acumen bridges construction, IT infrastructure, and defense electronics, ensuring acquisitions align with Air Force standards for security, interoperability, and long-term sustainment.