Kirsta O'Hern

Kirsta O’Hern serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of technical services and specialized equipment within her organization. She plays a central role in translating operational requirements into structured procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses maintenance, repair, and manufacturing contracts for high-precision systems, with a strong emphasis on technical reliability and sustainment. O’Hern manages full-spectrum acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—often coordinating with engineering, logistics, and compliance teams to align procurement with operational readiness goals. While specific contractor names are not available, O’Hern’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms specializing in electronic and precision equipment repair, aircraft component manufacturing, and related technical services. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting, service-level agreements, and technical certification requirements, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in maintaining complex systems under stringent operational standards. O’Hern’s contracting activity is entirely focused on open competition, with no set-asides applied to her acquisitions. This reflects a procurement strategy centered on technical capability and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude small business participation when they meet the required technical qualifications. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), which constitutes over 60% of her activity, followed by 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She routinely procures services and components related to calibration, avionics maintenance, sensor systems, and auxiliary aircraft equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace and precision instrumentation sustainment.