Christina Nortey

Christina Nortey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions aligned with the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics services. Her work ensures that technical and administrative support functions are procured in compliance with federal acquisition regulations, directly enabling the agency’s strategic objectives in defense innovation and force readiness. Nortey maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a preference for high-caliber technical partners with proven expertise in defense-sector challenges. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that emphasize technical excellence, agile delivery, and mission alignment. She routinely collaborates with these vendors on multi-year task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, fostering stable, trust-based relationships that support sustained mission success. Her procurement patterns show a consistent emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most technically capable providers, regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic criteria in high-stakes technical environments. Nortey’s acquisitions center on professional services supporting advanced technical domains, particularly systems engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise IT modernization. She frequently procures services under NAICS categories related to scientific research and development, management consulting, and information technology consulting, ensuring the Air Force maintains cutting-edge operational capabilities through expert-led technical support and advisory services.