Ken Gray

Ken Gray serves as Energy Renewables Branch Chief at the 355th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, where he leads the acquisition strategy for mission-critical energy infrastructure and renewable power systems supporting aerospace operations. In this role, he oversees the procurement of power generation, distribution, and grid-interfaced energy solutions that ensure operational continuity at Air Force installations. His portfolio focuses on large-scale construction and modernization of energy delivery systems, with an emphasis on reliability, resilience, and compliance with federal sustainability mandates. Gray’s team manages end-to-end contracting cycles—from requirements development to contract award and performance oversight—for projects that directly enable airpower readiness through secure, sustainable energy sources. Gray maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These vendors are selected for their technical proficiency in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and mission-critical facility construction. His contracting approach prioritizes proven performance, regulatory compliance, and engineering rigor, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, high-stakes energy projects under stringent Air Force operational standards. Gray’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under open competition, with no set-asides applied to his portfolio. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the fastest possible delivery of critical energy infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his contracting framework, all awards remain subject to full and open competition requirements under FAR Part 6. His primary focus is on NAICS 237130—Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction—encompassing the installation of electrical transmission systems, renewable energy arrays, substations, and associated grid infrastructure. Gray’s domain expertise lies in integrating solar, wind, and hybrid power systems into existing military energy grids, requiring deep familiarity with DoD energy resilience standards, NFPA codes, and utility interconnection protocols.