Kelly A. Gray

Kelly A. Gray serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of facility infrastructure and support service contracts. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing procurements that sustain mission-critical building systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance—at Air Force installations. Her portfolio primarily includes construction, renovation, and facilities support services contracts, aligning with the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness and personnel quality of life through resilient infrastructure. Gray maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Imperial Electrical Contracting, LLC, Duncan Mechanical Service, Inc., and Action Construction Austin LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with demonstrated capability in commercial and institutional construction, mechanical systems, and site development. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous contractor compliance with technical specifications and safety standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gray consistently applies Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with half of her awards reserved for small businesses. She also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster socioeconomic diversity in the contractor base. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both broad competition and targeted small business development. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), underscoring expertise in building envelope maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and integrated facility management. Gray’s technical domain expertise spans commercial construction, specialty finishing, and preventive maintenance services essential to sustaining Air Force installation readiness.