SSgt Tatum Kiley

Tatum Kiley serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and space systems. Responsible for managing complex contracts for advanced instrumentation, communications infrastructure, and electronic testing equipment, Kiley plays a vital role in sustaining and modernizing the Air Force’s space domain awareness capabilities. Their work directly enables the procurement of precision measuring devices, radio and wireless systems, and specialized test equipment essential for satellite operations and ground-based command and control networks. Kiley’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with national defense priorities, emphasizing technological resilience and operational readiness in high-stakes environments. Kiley’s contracting portfolio includes partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, notably the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a broad interpretation of eligible suppliers under set-aside programs. While these relationships appear unconventional for a defense procurement context, they indicate a deliberate effort to leverage non-traditional contractors under socioeconomic set-asides, potentially for ancillary services or specialized support functions. The pattern suggests a flexible, compliance-driven approach to vendor selection that prioritizes regulatory alignment over conventional industry norms. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident, with 75% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business ecosystem, particularly among firms certified under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Kiley consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring broad access to federal opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved businesses. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 334515 and 334519, specializing in the manufacture of electrical measuring and control instrumentation, alongside 811310 for commercial and industrial equipment repair and maintenance. These categories underscore expertise in procuring precision electronic test systems, signal conditioning devices, and mission-critical instrumentation used in aerospace testing and satellite communications. Kiley’s domain knowledge spans electronic signal analysis, calibration standards, and ruggedized instrumentation for defense applications.