Kristel Bennett

Kristel Bennett serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. She manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization. Her portfolio focuses on high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and advanced analytical tools that underpin the Academy’s educational and operational excellence. Bennett’s role ensures timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and infrastructure through compliant, performance-based contracting practices aligned with Air Force technical standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in delivering high-precision scientific equipment, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and advanced imaging instrumentation. Bennett’s contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over price alone, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven experience in aerospace-grade instrumentation and facility integration. Bennett’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a strategic focus on open competition based on technical merit rather than socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her selections are driven by vendor qualifications, past performance, and the ability to meet stringent Air Force technical requirements for laboratory and training environments. Her primary contracting activity falls under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her role in procuring integrated technical infrastructure—such as instrumented labs, sensor-equipped training facilities, and specialized building retrofits—that support advanced aerospace education. Her expertise lies in bridging construction scope with high-tech equipment installation, ensuring facilities are fully operational for mission-critical research and cadet development.