Kenny Silbernagel

Kenny Silbernagel serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of service and supply contracts, with a focus on communications infrastructure, facility support, logistics, and personnel readiness programs. Silbernagel routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies while aligning contract outcomes with strategic Air Force priorities in base sustainment and cyber-enabled operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse cohort of contractors, including SupplyCore LLC for logistics support, CyberProTex, LLC for cybersecurity services, AADS Office Solutions Int’l LLC for facility supplies, Liberty Communications, Inc. for telecom infrastructure, and Music Ministry International Inc. for morale and welfare services. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining established service providers with niche specialists to meet the varied operational demands of Air Force installations. Silbernagel demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 45% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides, including a notable 7.5% dedicated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, his procurement strategy actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to enhance vendor diversity and support veteran-owned and small enterprise growth within the defense ecosystem. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561710 (pest control), 812331 (linen supply), and 488119 (other airport operations), each critical to daily base operations. He also regularly procures computer systems design services and aeronautical instrumentation, reflecting technical expertise in both facility sustainment and mission-critical avionics support. His domain knowledge bridges administrative services with high-impact defense systems, ensuring seamless integration of contracted capabilities into Air Force operational readiness.