TSgt Elzara Kimalova

TSgt Elzara Kimalova serves as a secondary contracting support specialist within the FA3030 17th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, where she facilitates the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. Her role centers on executing and administering contracts for building systems maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, as well as grounds maintenance and specialized repair services. She works in close coordination with primary contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, streamline procurement workflows, and align acquisitions with mission-critical facility sustainment goals. Kimalova regularly collaborates with a core group of established contractors including Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Imperial Electrical Contracting, LLC, Duncan Mechanical Service, Inc., and Action Construction Austin LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated service providers capable of delivering complex, multi-trade facility upgrades under tight operational timelines. Her working relationships are characterized by consistent re-engagement with vendors demonstrating technical proficiency, timely performance, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 63.2% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 34.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest 2.6% allocated to Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and community economic development. Kimalova’s technical focus is primarily on NAICS codes related to facility infrastructure and support services, with notable activity in 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 488190 (air transportation support). These reflect procurement of specialized communications, control systems, and facility automation technologies integral to modernizing Air Force installations, demonstrating her expertise in integrating technical systems with physical infrastructure.