Tricia L. Keene

Tricia Keene serves as a Contract Specialist within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in enabling airpower readiness through strategic acquisition of mission-critical services. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for technology modernization, training systems, and enterprise logistics support, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational priorities. She specializes in complex service-based acquisitions that enhance pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and logistical agility, often navigating intricate regulatory frameworks under FAR and DFARS to deliver timely, compliant solutions. Keene collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including general management consultants, technical service providers, and niche contractors supporting aviation maintenance and enterprise IT infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven capabilities in defense-adjacent domains, alongside active engagement with small business partners. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes that prioritize technical merit and past performance. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 31% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and additional support for service-disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) small businesses. Nearly two-thirds of her contracts are unrestricted, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while intentionally creating pathways for disadvantaged entrepreneurs to participate in high-impact defense acquisitions. Keene’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal Services), 541611 (Management Consulting Services), and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating a significant emphasis on training support, administrative services, and lodging for transient personnel. Her technical domain expertise spans operational readiness infrastructure, including logistics coordination, simulation support, and enterprise resource systems, positioning her at the intersection of administrative efficiency and mission-critical airpower sustainment.