Kelli J. Kulhanek

Kelli J. Kulhanek serves as Chief, RCO Kunsan, Contracting Officer, where she leads the planning, execution, and administration of mission-critical acquisitions for U.S. government installations in the Republic of Korea. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting strategies with operational readiness objectives. She primarily manages construction and specialized manufacturing contracts, overseeing the full lifecycle of solicitations, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring to support infrastructure and facility needs across the Kunsan Air Base footprint. Her contractor relationships are primarily with general contractors and specialized builders experienced in commercial and institutional construction, as well as manufacturers of athletic and sporting goods used in military recreation and training programs. She maintains collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors who demonstrate strong past performance, technical competence, and adherence to federal contract clauses. Her approach emphasizes accountability, timely delivery, and risk mitigation, fostering long-term vendor engagement through clear communication and consistent contract administration. Kulhanek’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-based sourcing rather than socioeconomic categorization. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and inclusive, ensuring all qualified entities have equitable access to opportunities under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees facilities upgrades, maintenance, and new construction projects. She also manages acquisitions under NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), procuring equipment for physical training, morale, and welfare programs. Her technical expertise spans building systems compliance, safety standards, and specialized manufacturing requirements, positioning her as a key steward of infrastructure and quality-of-life assets in a high-tempo operational environment.