Christy L. King

Christy L. King serves as a Contracting Officer and Acquisition Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency acquisition objectives through strategic sourcing and risk-mitigated contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex industrial and mechanical equipment acquisitions, requiring technical diligence and careful evaluation of manufacturer capabilities, quality control systems, and supply chain resilience. King maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships with manufacturers specializing in mechanical power transmission systems, motor vehicle components, and industrial drive equipment. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large industrial firms and small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance and certification standards. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical compliance, past performance validation, and proactive contractor engagement to ensure deliverables align with mission-critical operational needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 32% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 1.1% allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity and fostering a competitive supplier base. King’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS codes 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), and 335911 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in industrial machinery, drivetrain components, and electromechanical systems. She routinely procures high-precision mechanical assemblies, gear systems, and power transmission parts used in defense, transportation, and industrial applications, requiring specialized knowledge of material specifications, tolerances, and certification requirements under ASME and ISO standards.