Carolina I. Brost

Carolina I. Brost serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility furnishings, maintenance services, and integrated technical systems essential to Air Force installations. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic modernization goals, focusing on durable, high-reliability goods and services that support daily mission execution across deployed environments. Brost maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized facility equipment and logistics support tailored to military installation needs. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compatibility, and long-term serviceability, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capacity to meet stringent DoD quality and delivery standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brost consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding contracting opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs within the defense supply chain. Her procurement focus centers on niche NAICS categories including 711510 for performing arts and cultural support services, 813110 for religious and faith-based organizational support, and 332311 for prefabricated metal building components. She also procures specialized equipment under 334511, demonstrating technical expertise in aeronautical systems integration. This unique blend of procurement domains underscores her ability to manage diverse, mission-sensitive acquisitions that bridge infrastructure, logistics, and technical support needs across Air Force bases.