Kristin Heikkila

Kristin Heikkila serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring facility modernization services, advanced electronic and communication systems, and fire safety infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—supporting the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain resilient, secure, and technologically advanced installations. Heikkila maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span engineering services, facility construction, IT systems integration, and specialized equipment leasing, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity vendors and mid-tier firms capable of delivering complex, high-stakes solutions under tight operational timelines. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission-aligned outcomes. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (61.0%), Heikkila demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance economic opportunity within defense supply chains. Her procurement focus is concentrated in technical domains including analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334516), electrical signal measurement instrumentation (NAICS 334515), and custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511). She frequently acquires specialized testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and integrated facility automation platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade technical specifications and compliance requirements for sensitive operational environments.