Ryan J. Koelling

Ryan J. Koelling serves as Contract Manager for FA4528 5 Cons within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to sustaining and modernizing Air Force installations. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, award, and performance monitoring. He specializes in facility construction and systems integration projects, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems, as well as site preparation and structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Koelling ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain operational readiness through resilient infrastructure. Koelling maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, the agency’s primary contractor for site preparation and construction support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely execution. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure adherence to technical specifications and safety standards, fostering a transparent and results-driven contracting environment that prioritizes mission-critical outcomes over transactional interactions. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Koelling directs 100% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses without further subclass set-asides, thereby maximizing opportunities for broad-based small business engagement across the defense construction sector. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238910, Site Preparation Contractors, encompassing earthmoving, grading, drainage, utility rough-ins, and site development activities critical to facility construction readiness. Koelling’s expertise centers on the integration of site work with building systems, ensuring that infrastructure projects meet Air Force standards for durability, sustainability, and operational functionality. He brings deep domain knowledge in construction logistics, geotechnical considerations, and regulatory compliance for federal construction environments.