Christina Vanderboegh

Christina Vanderboegh serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), where she plays a critical role in advancing cutting-edge space and aerospace technologies through strategic acquisition of research, prototyping, and high-performance instrumentation. She manages a diverse portfolio of competitive and non-competitive contracts aligned with the division’s mission to accelerate innovation in space domain awareness, resilient computing architectures, and autonomous satellite systems. Her acquisitions span foundational R&D, rapid prototyping, and specialized hardware development, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to support U.S. dominance in the space domain. While specific contractor names are not available, Vanderboegh maintains a dynamic contracting environment characterized by engagement with both large defense technology firms and agile small businesses specializing in aerospace systems, communications equipment, and precision instrumentation. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach between leveraging established industry partners and fostering emerging innovators, with a strong emphasis on technical capability and mission alignment over volume-based vendor relationships. Vanderboegh demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 3.2% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her contracting practices consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs to broaden the industrial base, ensuring that niche capabilities from underrepresented firms are integrated into high-stakes space technology programs. Her primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers) for mission-critical software development, 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Signals) for sensor and telemetry systems, and 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) for secure satellite comms hardware. She routinely procures advanced electronics, signal processing systems, and ruggedized aerospace components, reflecting deep technical expertise in space-based instrumentation and next-generation propulsion diagnostics.