Kristie N. Owens

Kristie N. Owens serves as a Contract Specialist Intern at W6QM MICC-FDO Fort Eustis, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission to enhance operational readiness through professional, technical, and educational services. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, including solicitation development, contract administration, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly contributes to securing critical capabilities in training, mission command, and logistics sustainment, with a focus on acquiring educational support services and specialized technical solutions aligned with Army modernization priorities. She operates within a dynamic acquisition environment that demands precision in contract structure and regulatory adherence. Kristie collaborates closely with BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, the agency’s primary contractor partner, supporting complex service-based procurements in training systems and mission command enhancement. While the majority of contracts are awarded to large prime contractors, her internship includes exposure to subcontracting oversight and vendor performance monitoring, reinforcing best practices in contractor relationship management and contract compliance. Her involvement reflects a structured learning path within the Army’s acquisition workforce development framework. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for half of her assigned actions, equally matched by open competitions. This demonstrates an intentional effort to integrate qualified small businesses from economically distressed areas into the Army’s support ecosystem, aligning with DoD mandates to expand small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Kristie’s primary NAICS focus areas include 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), indicating her exposure to both training curriculum development and maritime logistics support acquisitions. She supports procurements for simulation-based learning tools, instructional design services, and specialized maintenance systems, building expertise in technical domains critical to soldier readiness and force modernization.