Samantha Kehoe

Samantha Kehoe serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4887 56 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on industrial maintenance, aviation component manufacturing, and facility support systems, ensuring the reliability of airfield, hangar, and mission-critical assets. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain high-readiness operational environments through timely and compliant contracting for specialized equipment and construction-related services. Kehoe maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC., each bringing specialized capabilities in aviation support, precision manufacturing, and facility systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, prioritizing firms with proven expertise in aerospace-grade production and industrial maintenance. These relationships are built on technical reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance track records within highly regulated defense environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kehoe consistently directs 83.3% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She actively structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to foster a resilient and diverse supplier base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), with significant activity in machine tool and abrasive product manufacturing as well. She specializes in acquiring custom-engineered components and industrial systems essential to aviation maintenance and facility operations, demonstrating technical fluency in aerospace manufacturing standards and defense procurement protocols.