Laurenkallen Harper

Laurenkallen Harper serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. In this role, Harper manages the full lifecycle of facility-related acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracts with mission-critical operational readiness goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, maintenance, and repair services for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems, with a strong emphasis on long-term infrastructure resilience and quality-of-life improvements for personnel. Harper maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, and DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted firms capable of executing complex facility upgrades and emergency repairs across multiple installation sites. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and rigorous contract oversight. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Harper consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 40% of her acquisitions reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses and over 27% allocated under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. She also actively supports HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business contractors, reflecting a strategic commitment to equitable access and community-based economic development within defense contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Harper’s expertise centers on mission-critical facility systems, including structural upgrades, utility modernization, and grounds maintenance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD infrastructure standards and construction best practices.