Kevin F. Bowers

Kevin F. Bowers serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical, educational, and facility-related services, with a focus on immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and mission-critical facility maintenance. His work ensures that training environments remain operationally relevant and technologically advanced, directly enabling the readiness of Air Force personnel. Bowers handles a diverse range of contract types, including performance-based service contracts, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, and firm-fixed-price agreements tailored to specialized educational and technical requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Bowers maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small business participation, with 71.4% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively fosters partnerships with small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and equitable access, ensuring that small businesses can meaningfully contribute to high-stakes defense education initiatives. Bowers’ procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 519130 (Other Schools and Instruction), reflecting his central role in acquiring educational technology and instructional support services. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) and 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), indicating a broad operational footprint that includes both direct mission support and ancillary facility services. His expertise spans the integration of emerging training technologies with logistical and environmental support functions, making him a key enabler of Air University’s adaptive learning ecosystem.