Kelly Franklin

Kelly E. Franklin serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force under FA5613, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical support services essential to airpower readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the sustainment of aviation infrastructure, command and control systems, and facility operations, with a focus on ensuring operational resilience through reliable and timely contract execution. She manages a diverse range of procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, frequently utilizing performance-based service contracts to align vendor deliverables with mission outcomes. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to modernize and maintain non-combat critical systems that enable sustained air operations. Franklin maintains a consistent working relationship with OPTIMUM CLEAN GMBH, a key vendor providing specialized industrial maintenance and environmental services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. She engages with a mix of large-capability firms and small business contractors, prioritizing reliability, technical expertise, and regulatory adherence over volume-based sourcing. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, her pattern indicates a deliberate preference for small businesses capable of delivering complex, service-based solutions across technical domains. She actively promotes competition among qualified small firms and ensures compliance with socioeconomic reporting requirements. Franklin’s primary NAICS focus includes 811310 (industrial machinery repair), 611710 (educational support services), and 562112 (hazardous waste collection), reflecting her role in sustaining both technical infrastructure and environmental compliance across Air Force installations. She routinely procures maintenance, training support, and hazardous materials management services, demonstrating expertise in facility operations, logistics support, and environmental remediation contracting. Her technical domain knowledge spans industrial systems, facility management, and operational safety protocols.