Kevin Zari

Kevin Zari serves as a key procurement lead at NASA Kennedy Space Center, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical launch infrastructure and flight systems. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on construction, engineering services, and mission-critical support systems essential for launch pad operations, propulsion testing, and environmental safety controls. His work directly enables the integration of next-generation launch vehicles and ensures compliance with stringent aerospace safety and operational standards. Zari handles complex, high-stakes contract actions requiring technical rigor, risk mitigation, and coordination across multiple engineering and safety disciplines. Zari maintains consistent working relationships with NUMUNU MARTINEZ JV, LLC and CINKA CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, facility modernization, and technical consulting services tailored to spaceport environments. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced vendors with proven track records in handling NASA’s unique infrastructure demands, including hazardous material handling, blast-resistant construction, and cryogenic system integration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on mission continuity and operational resilience. Zari’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing contractor expertise, past performance, and compliance with federal aerospace standards. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and ensure fair and transparent competition. His primary procurement focus lies in construction, facility engineering, and technical services supporting space launch operations, aligning with NAICS categories such as 236220 (Industrial Building Construction) and 541330 (Engineering Services). He routinely acquires specialized services including structural reinforcement, launch mount fabrication, range safety systems, and environmental monitoring technologies, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace ground support infrastructure.