Kevin B. Gilbert

Kevin B. Gilbert serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, responsible for managing procurements critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on securing integrated security systems, communications infrastructure, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) missions. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with national security requirements while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain air operations infrastructure. Gilbert routinely handles complex service and equipment contracts requiring technical evaluation and performance-based specifications. Gilbert maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, specialized material supply, and hazardous substance management. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and long-term service performance, often engaging contractors with niche expertise in defense-compatible materials and infrastructure support. These partnerships are cultivated through transparent evaluation processes and performance-based contract structures that incentivize quality and responsiveness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gilbert consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, allocating 62.5% of his acquisitions to small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with frequent use of small business set-asides across multiple categories, fostering a diverse supplier base aligned with Air Force resilience goals. He actively promotes equitable access and ensures compliance with socioeconomic program requirements without compromising mission-critical standards. His primary NAICS focus spans environmental consulting (541620), computer systems design (541512), electronic parts wholesaling (423690), plastics manufacturing (326199), and landscaping services (561730), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to facility sustainment. Gilbert specializes in procuring integrated security hardware, mission-critical AV systems, radio communications equipment, and environmentally compliant infrastructure solutions, blending technical acumen with strategic sourcing to support Air Force operational continuity.