Christina Yoolee Chung

Christina Yoolee Chung serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436 Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, construction, and specialized support services essential to operational readiness. She routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on performance-based requirements for hangar systems, security environments, and aircraft support infrastructure. Chung ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with the squadron’s strategic priorities of resilience and mission continuity. Chung maintains a consistent working relationship with Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc., a key vendor in facility preservation and surface preparation services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven technical expertise in niche construction trades, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure quality and reliability in high-stakes maintenance environments. She engages with a select pool of qualified vendors who demonstrate capability in specialized trades, prioritizing performance history and compliance with military installation standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 40% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business categories. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Chung actively promotes socioeconomic goals by structuring solicitations to encourage small business eligibility and participation, demonstrating a balanced approach between competition and mission-critical capability. Chung’s primary NAICS focus areas include Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), reflecting her specialization in facility and infrastructure sustainment. She procures services related to structural surface treatments, mechanical system maintenance, and site preparation, demonstrating deep technical understanding of construction trades critical to Air Force installation resilience.