Christine Retarides

Christine Retarides serves as a procurement professional specializing in advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related acquisitions, supporting critical national defense and industrial supply chain objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on high-precision components and specialized instrumentation. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical hardware for defense, aviation, and industrial systems, aligning with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing priorities. She plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into enforceable contract terms that uphold quality, reliability, and interoperability standards. Her contractor relationships span a diverse base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers with deep expertise in precision engineering and aerospace-grade production. She regularly engages with firms capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 requirements, particularly those with capabilities in aerospace subsystems, fluid measurement devices, and high-tolerance bearings. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she fosters long-term partnerships with vendors demonstrating consistent performance, robust quality control systems, and agile production capacity. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and technical evaluation over sole-source justifications. Retarides maintains a strong preference for open, unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic categorization, though she remains compliant with all federal small business requirements. Her contracting patterns prioritize performance-based outcomes and supplier reliability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical procurement needs where availability and technical fidelity are paramount. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, complemented by significant activity in 334514 for totalizing fluid meters and 334511 for aeronautical navigation systems. She also routinely procures ball and roller bearings (332991) and specialized saw blades and handtools (332216), demonstrating deep domain expertise in mechanical subsystems and industrial instrumentation. Her technical acumen ensures acquisitions meet exacting engineering standards across defense and industrial sectors.