Tina Kneip

Tina Kneip serves as a secondary contracting professional within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. She supports the procurement of mission-enabling infrastructure, including communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies. While not the primary contracting officer, Kneip plays a vital role in facilitating contract administration, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations, and coordinating between technical stakeholders and vendor teams to deliver secure, resilient air operations support. Kneip routinely engages with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with expertise in construction, electrical supply, and facility support services. Her working relationships are characterized by consistent re-engagement with these firms, indicating a track record of reliable performance and alignment with the agency’s technical and operational requirements. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 75% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among qualified small entities, particularly those capable of delivering specialized construction and infrastructure services. The remaining 25% of acquisitions are open to all competitors, typically for complex or mission-critical needs requiring broader market capability. Kneip’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with significant activity in landscaping services (561730) and electrical equipment supply (423610). Her work supports the physical and operational readiness of Air Force installations, ensuring that base infrastructure aligns with modern defense standards and mission-critical communication network requirements.