Rachael M. Kaulig

Rachael M. Kaulig serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized facility equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. Her work directly supports the reliability of aviation and ground support systems, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery of services that maintain mission continuity across deployed and garrisoned installations. Kaulig maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in facility maintenance, acoustic shielding, telecommunications infrastructure, and specialized industrial services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kaulig consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 75% of her acquisitions, with an additional 12.5% allocated to HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within underserved communities while ensuring access to specialized capabilities often held by small, agile firms. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 332311 for prefabricated metal building components, and 812990 for personal services supporting facility operations. She frequently procures services related to structural maintenance, security system integration, and facility-specific technical support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the physical infrastructure lifecycle essential to Air Force mission sustainment.