Young Kim

Young Kim serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where they play a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Kim specializes in the acquisition of prefabricated metal building systems, facility furnishings, communication equipment, and specialized transportation-related components. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain mission-enabling environments across Air Force installations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Kim maintains established working relationships with key contractors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, both of which provide durable facility infrastructure and integrated logistics support solutions. These partnerships reflect a pattern of consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering customized, high-reliability products under strict military specifications. The contracting approach emphasizes technical evaluation, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Kim’s contracting patterns, with 55.6% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while maintaining quality and capacity standards. No set-aside awards are reserved only when full and open competition ensures optimal value and mission alignment. Kim’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal building manufacturing), with significant activity in 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 334112 (computer storage devices), 336999 (transportation equipment), and 332439 (metal container manufacturing). Their procurement focus demonstrates deep familiarity with defense-grade hardware, structural systems, and mission-critical electronic components essential to air base functionality.