Stephen Kohn

Stephen Kohn serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain airfield and facility infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of construction, maintenance, and logistical support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational readiness and infrastructure resilience. His acquisitions primarily support capital improvements, facility modernization, and specialized base-wide services essential to enabling aviation operations. Kohn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering complex engineering, geospatial analysis, and facility support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous vendor evaluation to ensure technical competency and mission alignment. He fosters collaborative, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability, compliance, and delivery of high-integrity infrastructure solutions. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Kohn 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 commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses without favoring specific subcategories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—instead prioritizing overall small business eligibility and capacity. This approach reinforces the Air Force’s mandate to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen local economic resilience. His primary NAICS focus areas—337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing) and 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools)—reflect a unique blend of specialized procurement needs. While seemingly disparate, these categories support niche operational requirements such as custom environmental controls for sensitive facilities and certified driver training for base transportation logistics. Kohn’s expertise lies in interpreting technical specifications to procure non-traditional but mission-essential goods and services, demonstrating nuanced understanding of how seemingly peripheral categories contribute to broader installation readiness.