SrA Kyara Forte

SrA Kyara Forte supports the procurement mission of the FA3030 17 Cons Cc within the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing installation infrastructure. She oversees contracts for facility systems essential to operational readiness, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and interior finishes. Her work ensures that base facilities meet mission-critical standards through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. Forte specializes in service-based acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on maintenance, renovation, and repair projects that support the quality of life for Air Force personnel and the resilience of mission-critical infrastructure. She maintains strong, recurring partnerships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, and DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, among others. These relationships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms experienced in facility systems integration, specialized trades, and installation-level support. Forte consistently engages contractors with proven performance in complex, multi-trade environments, prioritizing reliability, safety compliance, and timely delivery in high-traffic operational settings. Forte’s procurement portfolio is fully aligned with small business set-aside requirements, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to fostering economic opportunity through socioeconomic contracting, ensuring that small businesses—particularly those with expertise in construction trades—have equitable access to Department of the Air Force opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), each accounting for 40% of her activity, with an additional 20% directed toward NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors). She specializes in contracting for integrated building systems, interior renovation, and facility upgrades, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with construction trades and the operational demands of military installations.