SrA Kathleeen Tickle

SrA Kathleeen Tickle supports the FA4528 5 Cons under the Department of the Air Force in executing critical infrastructure procurement missions focused on facility construction and systems integration. She manages acquisitions for building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing services, as well as structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Her role ensures alignment with Air Force installation modernization priorities, translating operational needs into compliant, performance-based contracts that uphold federal acquisition regulations and sustain mission readiness. Tickle maintains a strong working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor delivering site development and construction services across multiple Air Force installations. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in civil works, site grading, and utility integration, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. She routinely engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Tickle consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses, and nearly 20% designated as HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within underserved communities while ensuring access to specialized local construction and site development capabilities. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance or technical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 333120 for construction machinery manufacturing, reflecting demand for heavy equipment and site preparation systems, alongside NAICS 333112 for lawn and garden equipment used in installation grounds maintenance, and NAICS 325199 for specialty chemical products applied in corrosion control and sealant systems. These categories underscore her technical expertise in procuring integrated building systems and maintenance solutions essential to sustaining Air Force infrastructure resilience.