Kenneth E. Mackay

Kenneth E. Mackay serves as a Contracting Officer at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and security systems essential to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of heavy civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, and integrated security services that support facility modernization, fire safety upgrades, and resilient defense environments. Mackay manages full lifecycle contracts from solicitation through award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes for high-priority Air Force installations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in large-scale construction, electronic security systems, and facility integration services. Mackay’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical rigor, and accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and compliance. Mackay’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and value through broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated programs, his acquisitions remain open to all qualified offerors, ensuring competitive integrity and mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), complemented by 561621 (Security Systems Services). He specializes in procuring complex infrastructure upgrades, including structural enhancements, site development, and integrated electronic surveillance and access control systems, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-critical civil engineering and physical security domains.