Kerry Callahan

Kerry Callahan serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her portfolio centers on infrastructure resilience and mission-enabling systems, with a focus on security infrastructure, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to air operations. She executes full lifecycle contracting activities under FAR and DFARS, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. Callahan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., who provide specialized services in environmental remediation, material supply, and chemical handling for facility sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, favoring contractors with proven expertise in hazardous material management and infrastructure support. These relationships reflect a pattern of selecting technically proficient vendors capable of delivering complex, safety-sensitive solutions under strict regulatory oversight. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 87% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a preference for broad market engagement. While small business participation remains modest—8.7% under HUBZone and 4.3% under total small business set-asides—she actively encourages eligible firms to compete through targeted outreach and clear solicitation language, maintaining compliance with FAR Part 19 while maximizing value and capability. Callahan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), underscoring her technical expertise in civil infrastructure and facility systems. She routinely manages contracts for structural integrity, utility upgrades, and electrical system modernization, ensuring that base facilities meet DoD standards for durability, safety, and operational continuity. Her domain knowledge spans construction methods, materials science, and integrated facility management, making her a key enabler of Air Force readiness at one of the nation’s most strategically vital installations.