Rachel Kobernuss

Rachel Kobernuss serves as a key procurement professional within the W7MU Uspfo Activity Akang 168, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain critical military infrastructure and aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility modernization contracts, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS 236220. Her work ensures the operational readiness of Army installations by overseeing the acquisition of HVAC upgrades, electrical system renovations, and related infrastructure services essential to mission-critical facilities. Kobernuss plays a central role in translating operational requirements into compliant, timely procurements that align with Army readiness goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Kobernuss maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively cultivates partnerships with qualified small contractors capable of delivering complex construction services in austere or high-tempo environments, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated experience in military facility sustainment and rapid-response construction methodologies. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, strict adherence to military construction standards, and accountability through rigorous quality assurance protocols. Kobernuss demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, exclusively utilizing total small business set-asides to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with the technical capacity to meet stringent Army facility requirements, reinforcing the Department’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her industry focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 236220, encompassing the design-build and renovation of military barracks, maintenance hangars, administrative buildings, and utility infrastructure. She specializes in procuring services involving structural upgrades, energy-efficient systems, and compliance with UFC and OSHA standards, ensuring all acquisitions support long-term installation resilience and operational continuity.