Kristen Zigmont

Kristen Zigmont serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Tyad Ofc under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical industrial maintenance and manufacturing services essential to Army depot operations. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement activities, she ensures the timely delivery of specialized machinery repair, precision manufacturing, and facility systems support that sustain operational readiness at military installations. Her acquisitions focus on complex industrial infrastructure needs, including heavy equipment maintenance, crane systems, and technical training services, requiring deep technical evaluation and performance-based contracting methodologies. Zigmont maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHEROKEE DEFENSE MANUFACTURING, L.L.C. and RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA, INC., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade industrial services. Her procurement patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for equipment overhaul, facility system integration, and industrial hygiene compliance. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability and technical alignment with Army depot sustainment requirements. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 82.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 17.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Zigmont’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS codes 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 333249 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in acquiring precision manufacturing equipment, technician upskilling programs, and overhead crane systems. Her domain knowledge spans industrial automation, maintenance logistics, and facility systems integration, ensuring acquisitions align with the Army’s industrial base modernization and readiness goals.