Kiyoshi C Higa

Kiyoshi C. Higa serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5270 18 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain airfield infrastructure and operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Higa specializes in construction, maintenance, and facility support contracts essential to maintaining airfield functionality, structural integrity, and mission-enabling services. His portfolio primarily includes complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with DoD installation standards, ensuring timely delivery of services that directly support force projection and contingency operations. Higa maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which provide specialized expertise in military infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, regionally embedded vendors capable of delivering high-quality, rapid-response services under austere conditions. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to U.S. and local regulatory frameworks, fostering stable vendor collaborations that align with the agency’s operational tempo and geographic constraints. Higa’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor performance and past performance over certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his awards remain accessible to all qualified offerors under competitive solicitation standards. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238110 (poured concrete foundation and structure work) and 238190 (other building exterior contractors), with significant activity in commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310) and residential remodeling (236118). This reflects a broad yet targeted expertise in airfield and facility infrastructure maintenance, including runway repairs, structural reinforcements, and utility system upkeep critical to sustained Air Force operations.