Valeta A Kurtze

Valeta A. Kurtze serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing mission-critical infrastructure modernization and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facility systems, including fire safety upgrades, electronic security integrations, and communications infrastructure enhancements. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to sustain resilient, secure, and technologically advanced installations. Kurtze routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, balancing compliance with agility to meet urgent operational needs while ensuring fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. Kurtze maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with firms experienced in defense facility construction, IT system integration, and mission support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes, fostering reliable, long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical competence and compliance. While no formal set-aside data is currently available, Kurtze’s procurement patterns suggest an alignment with Department of Defense priorities for small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. Her consistent engagement with firms of varying sizes indicates a balanced approach that values both capability and socioeconomic objectives, promoting equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories related to construction, facility modernization, and defense communications systems. She procures a range of services including electrical and mechanical system upgrades, cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, fire suppression retrofits, and integrated command and control environments. Kurtze’s expertise lies at the intersection of physical infrastructure and mission-critical technology, ensuring that Air Force installations remain operationally ready and future-ready.