Kyle Zinnel

Kyle Zinnel serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4654 434 Conf Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to mission readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of construction, facility maintenance, and utility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize Air Force installations. His portfolio primarily includes commercial and institutional building construction, airfield and roadway systems, and related support services, requiring deep expertise in FAR-based acquisition strategies and performance-based contracting. Zinnel maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AKS INDUSTRIES INC and SHAMBAUGH & SON, L.P., both of which are frequently awarded complex, multi-year construction and facility modernization contracts. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, past performance, and reliability in delivering mission-critical infrastructure under demanding operational conditions. He prioritizes contractors with proven experience in military installation environments and a track record of compliance with safety, environmental, and schedule requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zinnel consistently structures acquisitions to maximize opportunities for small businesses, with over half of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in sourcing. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—favoring small business inclusion while maintaining flexibility for non-set-aside procurements when necessary to ensure mission continuity. His primary NAICS focus centers on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), with significant activity in Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990) for installation-quality-of-life facilities and emerging areas such as Software Publishers (513210) for facility management systems. He regularly procures integrated construction services, building automation systems, and utility infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating specialized expertise in the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital enablement within defense installations.