Kerry A. Kelly

Kerry A. Kelly serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of educational and training services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts that align with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio centers on non-traditional, service-based procurements, particularly in the realm of flight instruction and technical education, reflecting a strong emphasis on workforce development and specialized skill acquisition. Kelly’s acquisitions are typically performance-based, utilizing firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract types to meet dynamic training needs. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current data, Kelly routinely engages with a broad spectrum of service providers, including private flight schools, vocational training institutions, and educational support firms. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capacity in delivering accredited, standards-compliant training programs. She maintains collaborative relationships with contractors who adhere to quality assurance protocols and possess robust compliance frameworks for federal auditing and reporting requirements. Kelly’s procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, she consistently reserves 5% of her portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. There is no evidence of targeted use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, indicating a focus on broad small business eligibility rather than specific socioeconomic categories. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), which accounts for over half of her activity, followed by 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) and 611630 (Language Schools). She procures curriculum development, simulator services, instructor-led instruction, and ancillary educational support, reflecting deep expertise in aviation and technical education domains. Her work supports federal workforce readiness initiatives through specialized, competency-based training solutions.