Kyle Paul Lauricella

Kyle Paul Lauricella serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4819 325th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and aerospace systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility modernization, aviation component procurement, and specialized sensing technologies, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting actions. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in enhancing base resilience, upgrading communication networks, and maintaining mission-essential hardware and software systems under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Lauricella collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier manufacturers, and specialty suppliers of aerospace and infrastructure components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing technical expertise in communications equipment, switchgear, and facility-related hardware. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical adequacy and cost-effectiveness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Lauricella prioritizes small business participation, with over 62% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides and aligns with the Department of the Air Force’s broader goals to increase contracting opportunities for underserved communities. His pattern reflects a deliberate, data-informed strategy to maximize competition among qualified small businesses while maintaining mission-critical standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and telecommunications equipment, 335313 for switchgear manufacturing, and 423710 for hardware wholesale distribution, indicating deep engagement with defense-grade electrical, communication, and facility infrastructure systems. Lauricella’s technical expertise lies in procuring mission-critical components that support airfield operations, command and control systems, and energy-resilient installations, ensuring that acquisition outcomes align with both operational needs and national security imperatives.