Kelsie M. Cooley

Kelsie Cooley serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and defense instrumentation. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of high-precision analytical laboratory equipment, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Cooley ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of technically complex systems that sustain airpower readiness and operational integrity across test and evaluation environments. She maintains a longstanding working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor specializing in advanced measurement and calibration services. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in laboratory-grade instrumentation and precision manufacturing. Cooley prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships that demonstrate consistent quality, technical responsiveness, and adherence to stringent military specifications. While the majority of her acquisitions—92.6%—are conducted under full and open competition, she maintains a deliberate and consistent focus on small business participation, with 7.4% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Cooley’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting her engagement with specialized medical and analytical instrumentation, alongside related categories such as 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Her technical domain expertise spans electrotherapeutic systems, laboratory analyzers, and industrial sensors, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, calibration standards, and defense logistics requirements.