Tricia 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 executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and performance oversight—focusing on enterprise-level support services and specialized equipment critical to pilot training, communications infrastructure, and logistics modernization. As a key liaison between operational units and industry partners, Keene ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with strategic Air Force modernization goals. Keene’s contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and industrial manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering high-precision, non-wood office furniture systems that meet stringent military specifications for durability and ergonomics. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagements with vendors who demonstrate robust quality control, rapid delivery timelines, and full compliance with Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and General Services Administration (GSA) contract vehicles. Her working relationships are characterized by a collaborative, transparent approach that emphasizes performance accountability and timely contract closeout. Keene’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and value-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the squadron’s need for rapid, scalable procurement of standardized, high-volume items. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all applicable socioeconomic reporting requirements. Her primary NAICS focus—337214, Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing—reveals a specialized procurement niche centered on military-grade ergonomic workstations, modular furniture systems, and integrated storage solutions tailored for operational environments. Keene’s technical expertise lies in evaluating product compliance with military standards for flame resistance, chemical emissions, and structural integrity, ensuring that procurement decisions directly support mission-critical workspace readiness across training and command facilities.