Kristi J. Marshall

Kristi J. Marshall serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and precision instrumentation sectors. Her role centers on executing competitive contracting actions that align with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical components for defense and aerospace applications. She routinely handles sole-source and sealed bid procurements for specialized electronic components, aircraft subsystems, and precision measuring devices, emphasizing technical compliance and supply chain resilience. Her work directly supports national security and industrial base modernization initiatives through strategic sourcing and risk-mitigated contracting practices. Marshall cultivates relationships with a diverse base of Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers specializing in niche manufacturing capabilities, particularly those with expertise in low-volume, high-precision production. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with small and mid-sized manufacturers possessing AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and quality assurance. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendor capacity assessments and past performance evaluations to ensure mission-critical delivery timelines are met without compromising technical specifications. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages the small business program to cultivate innovation from emerging manufacturers, though the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, indicating a balanced approach between socioeconomic goals and operational necessity. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, favoring broad-based small business eligibility instead. Marshall’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment, with significant activity in 334519 and 334514 for precision measuring and fluid control devices, and 334419 for custom electronic components. She specializes in sourcing mission-critical hardware for avionics, sensor systems, and industrial automation, demonstrating deep familiarity with military specification standards and aerospace-grade manufacturing processes. Her technical expertise ensures acquisitions meet stringent performance, durability, and environmental tolerances required in high-reliability applications.