Kyle R. Blake, Contracting Officer

Kyle R. Blake, USAF, serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7014 office of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex professional services and construction-related acquisitions that support Air Force operational readiness. His role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions for technical support, infrastructure modernization, and mission-critical services aligned with the Department of Defense’s strategic priorities. Blake routinely handles acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, focusing on performance-based requirements for systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and enterprise IT modernization, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates and mission-driven outcomes. Blake maintains sustained working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC., a provider of advanced technical assistance and systems engineering support, and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, which delivers research-driven analytical services and technical expertise. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics, deliverable-based outcomes, and technical validation, fostering collaboration between government stakeholders and specialized service providers to meet evolving Air Force needs. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (73.3%), Blake demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (16.7%) and HUBZone Set-Asides (6.7%), with targeted opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses (3.3%). His socioeconomic strategy reflects a balanced approach to competition, ensuring broad market access while prioritizing mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in highway, street, and bridge construction (237310), as well as remediation services (562910) and specialized contracting for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220). These efforts support facility sustainment, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience across Air Force installations, reinforcing his expertise in integrated construction and facility modernization programs.