Kristena M. Burleigh

Kristena M. Burleigh serves as a Contracting Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to develop and field next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facilities support, industrial manufacturing, and administrative services, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of critical capabilities that enhance tactical communications, aeronautical instrumentation, and battlefield data analytics. Her work directly supports the modernization of Army sensing and RF platforms, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and technical requirements for mission-critical systems. Burleigh cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and general contractors capable of delivering specialized industrial and logistical support. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to engage diverse suppliers with expertise in niche manufacturing, facility operations, and operational support services. She maintains a collaborative, transparent contracting approach, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition standards. Her set-aside preferences reveal a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of awards designated for 8(a) competed programs and an additional 20% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures equitable opportunity for disadvantaged and small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. The remaining 40% of acquisitions are open to all offerors, reflecting her strategic flexibility to meet urgent technical demands. Burleigh’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 561110 (Office Administrative Services), complemented by significant activity in 331313 (Alumina Refining) and 333511 (Industrial Mold Manufacturing). These categories reflect her expertise in sourcing specialized materials and production capabilities essential to advanced military hardware development, particularly in the realm of sensor housings, RF component fabrication, and mission-critical infrastructure support.