Christine T. Lehtinen

Christine T. Lehtinen serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure and facility support acquisitions. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing operational readiness at military installations through the acquisition of maintenance, construction, and technical services. Her work directly supports air base sustainability, environmental compliance, and the modernization of critical utilities and building systems, with a focus on high-readiness environments essential to Air Force operations. Lehtinen maintains consistent working relationships with established contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex facility upgrades, mechanical systems maintenance, and specialized construction services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lehtinen prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly half of her acquisitions. She also actively utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach that fosters competition while ensuring qualified small businesses contribute meaningfully to national defense infrastructure. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories including 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 561730 for landscaping services, and 221320 for sewage treatment facilities. She also procures administrative management consulting and custom computer programming services to support facility operations. Lehtinen’s expertise spans integrated facility systems, environmental compliance, and utility infrastructure, positioning her as a key steward of Air Force installation resilience.