Krista J. O'Connor

Krista J. O’Connor serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Sacramento under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the Western United States. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on construction, facility maintenance, and installation support services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through resilient infrastructure and environmental stewardship. O’Connor maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC, all of which provide specialized trade and site development services. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and experienced firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical construction and maintenance solutions under demanding operational conditions. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability, performance accountability, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, O’Connor prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. Her procurement approach integrates socioeconomic goals with mission requirements, ensuring compliance while fostering a diverse and capable contractor base. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 238210 and 238990, reflecting deep involvement in electrical systems and specialty trade contracting, alongside procurement in custom computer programming services and environmental compliance support. This multidisciplinary focus enables her to manage integrated facility modernization projects that require coordination across construction, IT, and regulatory domains.