Michael A. Kilbourn

Michael A. Kilbourn serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements for aerospace and space domain infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting advanced communications systems, precision instrumentation, and ground-based mission support assets essential to national defense. His acquisitions span construction, engineering services, and specialized manufacturing, ensuring the modernization and sustainment of space and air operations capabilities. Kilbourn operates within strict regulatory frameworks under FAR and DFARS, ensuring compliance while delivering timely, mission-essential solutions. Kilbourn maintains procurement relationships with a range of contractors, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a broad scope of non-traditional and unexpected vendor participation. While these entities may appear outside conventional defense supply chains, their involvement underscores a strategic approach to leveraging non-traditional capabilities and local resources to fulfill niche requirements. His contracting patterns suggest flexibility in vendor selection, prioritizing capability alignment over industry stereotypes, and fostering partnerships that extend beyond typical defense contractors. Kilbourn demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on small business inclusion. He also consistently utilizes 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, each representing 8.3% of his award profile. This balanced approach ensures equitable access to federal opportunities while strengthening the resilience of the defense industrial base through diverse supplier engagement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238330 (Flooring Contractors), each accounting for one-third of his portfolio, indicating a significant need for facility infrastructure support for sensitive operations. He also procures engineering services (541330) and specialized measuring devices (334519), demonstrating technical acumen in supporting both physical infrastructure and high-precision electronic systems critical to aerospace missions.