Zach McKie

Zach McKie serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. Responsible for managing acquisition programs for facility construction and maintenance, McKie specializes in contracting for commercial and institutional building systems, including plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical installations, and related utilities infrastructure. His work ensures operational readiness by delivering compliant, resilient facilities that align with Air Force engineering standards and lifecycle management requirements. McKie maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of contractors, primarily small businesses and specialized construction firms experienced in federal facility upgrades. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in federal construction codes, sustainable building practices, and military installation compliance. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical oversight, and contractor accountability to meet stringent Air Force facility standards. McKie demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over two-thirds of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes HUBZone-certified contractors, reflecting a deliberate strategy to support economically disadvantaged communities near Air Force installations. This pattern underscores a broader agency mission to foster local economic development while ensuring access to qualified, mission-capable vendors. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561730 (Landscaping Services), 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment Wholesalers), and 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services)—indicating a broad scope of facility support services beyond traditional construction. These reflect the agency’s need to procure not only infrastructure but also ancillary services that maintain installation functionality, from groundskeeping to specialized facility support systems, demonstrating technical fluency across diverse operational domains.