Kristian Hollingshead

Kristian Hollingshead serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and facility support contracts, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building systems, including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical installations. Hollingshead ensures that all acquisitions align with Air Force readiness objectives, applying rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations to deliver mission-ready facilities across installations. While specific contractor relationships are not currently enumerated in available data, Hollingshead’s procurement patterns indicate a consistent engagement with qualified vendors capable of delivering complex facility infrastructure services. He cultivates partnerships with firms possessing specialized expertise in building systems integration, maintenance, and energy-efficient retrofits, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet operational demands and lifecycle sustainability goals. Hollingshead demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while strengthening the industrial base. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), indicating a specialized domain in environmental and facility support services critical to installation compliance and operational hygiene. Though seemingly distinct from traditional construction, this focus underscores the agency’s integrated approach to facility sustainment—where waste management infrastructure is treated as essential to mission-critical infrastructure resilience. Hollingshead’s expertise bridges environmental compliance, facility operations, and regulatory adherence in support of Air Force mission continuity.