Kirsten J. Wong

Kirsten J. Wong serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for technical services essential to the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. Her procurement activities center on engineering and computer systems design services, ensuring that cutting-edge technological capabilities are delivered in alignment with national defense priorities and regulatory compliance standards. Wong collaborates with a diverse array of defense contractors specializing in systems integration, mission-critical software development, and aerospace engineering support. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in space systems sustainment, command and control architectures, and secure communications platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and strict adherence to DoD acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance technical solutions under evolving operational demands. Wong’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under open market conditions. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains aligned with broader DoD goals for small business inclusion when appropriate. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and system interoperability over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the most qualified providers are selected based on technical proficiency and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her specialization in designing, integrating, and sustaining advanced aerospace and space systems. She routinely procures services related to satellite payload sustainment, navigation system modernization, secure data links, and embedded software for mission-critical platforms, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense space and missile systems engineering.