Kylene Yamauchi

Kylene Yamauchi serves as a Contract Specialist with the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mission-enabling acquisitions across the Pacific region. She supports military readiness by procuring critical infrastructure, environmental, and logistical services essential to installation sustainability. Her portfolio includes facility maintenance, waste management, telecommunications equipment, and training services, all aligned with the Army’s strategic priorities of resilient energy systems and operational continuity. Yamauchi executes procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, utilizing both simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated contracts to meet urgent operational needs while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. She maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., reflecting a preference for regional vendors with proven capacity in military installation support. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, local expertise, and consistent compliance with safety and environmental standards. These relationships are cultivated through transparent evaluation processes and post-award performance monitoring to ensure mission-critical service delivery. Yamauchi demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, consistently directing opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to expand small business access while maintaining rigorous performance accountability. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management), 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 811310 (Commercial Machinery Repair), and 611430 (Professional Training). She specializes in procuring technical services supporting environmental compliance, telecommunications infrastructure, facility maintenance, and workforce development, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in military installation support systems.