Kevin Gramling

Kevin Gramling serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for facilitating the award and administration of complex procurement actions across federal aviation and support services. In this role, he ensures compliance with FAR regulations while balancing mission needs with socioeconomic objectives. He primarily handles competitive and set-aside acquisitions for technical services and specialized manufacturing, often engaging in pre-solicitation planning, source selection, and post-award contract management. His work supports critical operational capabilities within the aviation sector, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems and services through structured negotiation processes. Gramling collaborates with a diverse base of vendors, including both large-tier aerospace contractors and small businesses specializing in aircraft component manufacturing and air transportation support services. He maintains a balanced approach to contractor engagement, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and responsiveness to government requirements. His negotiation style emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, encouraging vendors to align with federal standards while promoting innovation and cost efficiency. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gramling consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 40% of his acquisitions reserved exclusively for small businesses. While the majority of his portfolio remains open competition, his deliberate use of set-asides reflects a commitment to expanding economic opportunity and enhancing vendor diversity. He actively encourages small business certification and mentorship programs, ensuring compliant and meaningful participation from disadvantaged and underserved firms. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), where he procures ground handling, maintenance logistics, and airfield operations support. He also regularly acquires specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment under NAICS 336413 and document preparation services under NAICS 561410. This technical domain expertise enables him to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure alignment with aviation safety and operational standards.