Kristin Batalon

Kristin Batalon supports the procurement mission of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 8, facilitating strategic acquisitions of specialized fabricated metal products and air transportation support services for federal agencies across the region. While her formal title is not publicly listed, her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting actions for technical and operational solutions critical to federal infrastructure resilience and mission readiness. She manages complex solicitations under FAR and FAR Part 36 frameworks, ensuring compliance with federal standards for engineering integrity, safety, and performance in high-stakes environments. Her acquisitions typically involve custom-engineered components and niche logistics support services essential to maintaining federal facility operations and aviation readiness. Batalon collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily small and mid-sized manufacturers and technical service providers specializing in precision metal fabrication and air transportation support. Though no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated technical capability in non-standard, low-volume production and mission-critical support operations. She maintains professional, performance-driven relationships with suppliers who can meet stringent federal specifications and deliver on tight timelines without compromising quality or compliance. Batalon’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classification, aligning with FAS Region 8’s mission to prioritize performance and operational necessity in high-consequence acquisitions. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical proficiency, past performance, and ability to meet federal standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products and NAICS 488190 for other air transportation support activities. She regularly procures custom-engineered metal assemblies, specialized structural components, and technical support services for airfield operations, including ground handling equipment maintenance and aviation infrastructure sustainment. Her expertise spans the intersection of manufacturing precision and operational logistics, ensuring federal agencies receive mission-critical hardware and services that meet exacting technical and safety requirements.