Kiyoshi Higa

Kiyoshi 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 facility operations across the Indo-Pacific region. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, and aligning contracting actions with strategic readiness objectives. He routinely handles complex solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for specialty trade, building construction, and facility repair services essential to operational continuity and force projection. Higa maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which provide specialized construction, maintenance, and infrastructure support services tailored to military installation requirements. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and local operational knowledge, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors experienced in U.S. military standards and Indo-Pacific environmental and logistical constraints. These relationships are built on performance accountability and adherence to stringent quality and safety protocols. Higa’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s urgent operational tempo and the specialized nature of the work required. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, all procurements remain fully compliant with FAR requirements for fair competition. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238990, 238320, 236220, 236118, and 236210, encompassing a broad spectrum of specialty trade and building construction services—including airfield repairs, structural remodeling, painting, and industrial facility construction. His expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling construction and maintenance solutions that ensure the integrity and functionality of critical Air Force infrastructure under demanding operational conditions.