Carolina I. Brost

Carolina I. Brost serves as a Contract Administrator for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. She supports the agency’s core mission of enabling command, control, and communications capabilities by facilitating timely, compliant, and efficient procurement actions for mission-critical equipment and services. Brost maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on specialized environmental, chemical, and industrial support services. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with technical expertise in hazardous material handling, facility decontamination, and industrial chemical supply, often engaging firms capable of delivering niche, safety-compliant solutions for high-security military environments. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and a strong emphasis on performance reliability and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brost consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 70.6% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competitors, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of Defense directives to enhance small business resilience and innovation in mission-critical support sectors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 325998 (Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in environmental services, chemical supply, and facility sustainment. She also regularly procures industrial ventilation and air purification equipment under NAICS 333413, underscoring her technical proficiency in maintaining controlled environmental conditions essential to secure military operations.