Kye E. Pannell

MAJ Kye E. Pannell serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QM Micc-ft Campbell under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing procurement activities that sustain garrison infrastructure and operational readiness at Fort Campbell and similar installations. His portfolio centers on facility maintenance, environmental services, and specialty construction support essential to habitability and mission continuity. Pannell oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Army regulatory frameworks. He plays a pivotal role in translating installation needs into actionable contracts that uphold military standards for safety, functionality, and sustainability. Pannell cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse base of contractors specializing in landscaping, pest control, utility support, and specialty trade contracting. While no single vendor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages both large-capability firms and small business concerns with proven track records in military garrison environments. His working style emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and compliance. Pannell demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 43% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses, including 28.6% as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 14.3% competitively awarded under the 8(a) program. He actively leverages FAR 19.5 and 19.14 authorities to promote equitable access, ensuring that small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms have meaningful opportunities to compete for critical support services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), followed by 561710 (Pest Control), 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors), and 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). This reflects deep expertise in environmental maintenance, grounds management, and site preparation services vital to sustaining Army garrison operations. Pannell’s technical domain knowledge ensures contracts align with installation-specific requirements for durability, safety, and environmental compliance.