Kelly A. Puvogel

Kelly Puvogel serves as a key procurement lead within the Kessel Run organization of the Department of the Air Force, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software and digital systems that support air and space operations. Responsible for executing agile, DevSecOps-aligned contracts, Puvogel facilitates the rapid development and fielding of cloud-native applications and secure digital platforms essential to modernizing combat command and control. Their work centers on accelerating capability delivery through iterative, user-centered acquisition strategies, with a focus on software development, systems integration, and analytical technology services that directly support initiatives like the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). Puvogel maintains a primary working relationship with THE BOEING COMPANY, leveraging its enterprise-scale software engineering and systems integration capabilities to deliver complex digital solutions. Their contracting patterns reflect a balance between large prime contractors and small business partners, fostering collaborative, performance-based partnerships that emphasize innovation, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous delivery. Vendor engagement is structured around long-term, modular contract vehicles that support rapid prototyping and iterative fielding. Puvogel’s procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of acquisitions set aside for total small business contracts under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding the defense industrial base. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate agile, innovative vendors capable of supporting rapid software development cycles. The primary technical focus areas are Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990), reflecting a heavy emphasis on software development, systems engineering, and digital modernization support. A secondary focus on Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) indicates procurement of specialized hardware for data acquisition and mission analysis, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to air and space domain awareness and operational readiness.