Kelley J. Peard

Kelley J. Peard serves as a Contracting Officer at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages complex acquisition programs focused on advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and mission-critical technical services that directly enhance pilot readiness, surveillance effectiveness, and tactical communications. Her portfolio emphasizes integrated acquisition solutions that align operational needs with cutting-edge technological capabilities, ensuring combat-ready forces are equipped with timely and reliable systems. Peard maintains longstanding contracting relationships with key vendors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a preference for established joint ventures and specialized service providers with proven expertise in defense training and maintenance ecosystems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that ensure operational continuity and technical interoperability across air combat platforms. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 70% of awards issued under open competition and 20% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently utilizes HUBZone set-asides at a 10% rate, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to stimulating economic development in underserved communities while maintaining a competitive acquisition environment. Peard’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in mission-critical software systems for training and simulation. She also frequently procures telecommunications equipment under NAICS 334210 and translation/interpretation services under NAICS 541930 to support multilingual operational requirements. Her technical expertise centers on digital training environments, secure communications infrastructure, and integrated logistics support systems essential to air combat readiness.