SrA Ross Kerley

SrA Ross Kerley supports the procurement mission of the FA4625 509th Contracting Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisition activities critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for executing facility-related and mission-enabling contracts, Kerley specializes in soliciting and administering services that ensure base resilience, including specialty construction, environmental support, and technical systems maintenance. Their work directly enables the Air Force’s core objective of maintaining functional, secure, and mission-ready installations through timely and compliant contracting actions. Kerley maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site and facility work, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC for logistics and transport support, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC for IT-enabled government services, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC for specialized computing hardware and systems integration. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with established small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical, on-site technical and construction services under tight operational timelines. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Kerley’s contracting approach, with 75% of acquisitions set aside for total small business eligibility under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, responsive vendors capable of meeting the dynamic needs of Air Force installations. The consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals and workforce development within the defense supply chain. Kerley’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), which encompasses niche construction and repair services vital to facility sustainment, and NAICS 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Heating Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting demand for climate control and industrial refrigeration systems critical to base operations. Their expertise lies in acquiring specialized trade services and technical equipment that support the physical integrity and environmental control of Air Force infrastructure.