Chris K. Slater

Chris K. Slater serves as a Contract Officer within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to sustain critical military infrastructure and operational readiness. He specializes in acquiring construction services, facility maintenance solutions, and specialized equipment including electrotherapeutic and medical devices essential to Air Force installation operations. His portfolio emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and ensures alignment with mission-critical readiness goals through strategic sourcing and contract administration. Slater maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering high-integrity construction, technical equipment, and facility services under stringent military standards. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract oversight, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely delivery and compliance with technical specifications. A defining feature of Slater’s procurement strategy is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He consistently directs acquisitions toward small businesses, fostering growth among disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms while ensuring competitive, compliant, and equitable award practices aligned with Department of Defense small business goals. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and NAICS 441222 (Boat Dealers), reflecting specialized procurement needs for recreational, training, and operational equipment used in Air Force physical readiness and installation support programs. This unique combination of technical domains underscores his expertise in sourcing niche, non-traditional defense-related goods that support both morale and mission resilience across Air Force installations.