Kirsten LaFleur

Kirsten LaFleur serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8736 Aflcmc Hbdk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems for air and space dominance. In this role, she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services that enable real-time decision-making in contested environments, with a focus on tactical air control party modernization and secure software development ecosystems. Her acquisitions span facility-related construction, environmental remediation, and operational support services essential to sustaining high-tempo test and deployment operations for next-generation NC3 architectures. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, LaFleur maintains a procurement pattern that prioritizes agile, small business partnerships to rapidly field innovative solutions. She frequently collaborates with specialized vendors capable of delivering integrated hardware-software systems, secure IT infrastructure, and mission-enabling support services under tight operational timelines. Her approach emphasizes responsive vendor engagement, with a strong preference for firms possessing relevant cybersecurity and DoD compliance certifications. LaFleur demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strategic emphasis on broadening the supplier base and fostering innovation from non-traditional defense contractors. Her portfolio consistently leverages small business set-asides, including those for service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms, aligning with DoD mandates to enhance resilience and diversity in the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus includes plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (30%), electrical contractors (20%), and remediation services (20%), indicating a significant operational infrastructure modernization effort. She also procures linen supply and office furniture services to sustain mission-ready facilities. This blend of technical and facility support acquisitions underscores her role in enabling the physical and operational readiness of advanced C3I systems, ensuring that frontline units have the foundational infrastructure to deploy and sustain cutting-edge aerospace and intelligence capabilities.