Kenneth J King

Kenneth J. King serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA6656 910th AW LGC Yngstn Wrn Arpt, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical airfield infrastructure sustainment and operational support services. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts aligned with mission-critical airfield readiness, including utility systems, security enhancements, and environmental compliance. King specializes in complex service and supply acquisitions that ensure the integrity of aviation facilities, balancing technical requirements with regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS frameworks. He maintains established relationships with key contractors including Cardinal Environmental Laboratories LLC and Charter Communications Operating LLC, reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized environmental testing and communications infrastructure providers. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical services under stringent operational constraints. King demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly equal portions of acquisitions set aside for small businesses (42.9%) and no set-aside (42.9%), alongside a notable 14.3% allocation for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs without compromising capability or compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325320 (pesticide and agricultural chemical manufacturing), supporting environmental remediation and vector control at airfield perimeters, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 722310 (food service contractors) and 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), indicating a diverse operational footprint that includes dining services and avionics-related IT infrastructure. His expertise spans environmental health, facility support, and defense electronics procurement, positioning him as a key enabler of airfield resilience and mission continuity.