Rachel K. Schmitz

Rachel K. Schmitz serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. Her portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and utility system upgrades, including airfield and roadway improvements, environmental compliance projects, and facility modernization efforts. Schmitz applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to ensure compliance with federal regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities that sustain base operations and support mission-critical systems. She maintains strong, recurring partnerships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering facility services and infrastructure solutions. Schmitz fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to technical specifications for civil engineering and construction projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability and long-term vendor stability, particularly with firms experienced in military-grade infrastructure requirements. Schmitz demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her set-aside acquisitions toward small business contracts under FAR 19.5. This consistent application of total small business set-asides reflects a strategic focus on expanding economic opportunity within the defense supply chain while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions from agile, locally rooted vendors. Her procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS categories including 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills) for interior finishes, 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing) for roadway infrastructure, and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) for specialized facility components. She also frequently procures electrical and mechanical systems under 335999 and 335312, reflecting expertise in integrating mission-supporting utilities and power systems into base infrastructure. Schmitz’s technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of civil works, facility sustainment, and military-specific environmental compliance.