Kristina C Barbaza

Kristina C. Barbaza serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where she manages strategic acquisitions to advance the agency’s mission of enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety through technology and expert consulting. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts supporting data-driven safety oversight, regulatory compliance systems, and modernization of transportation information infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily includes professional services contracts requiring technical expertise in software development, systems integration, and management consulting, ensuring alignment with federal transportation safety priorities. Barbaza maintains a consistent working relationship with the National Institute for Safety Research Inc., a trusted contractor providing specialized research, analytical services, and technical support to strengthen FMCSA’s safety monitoring capabilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical solutions in complex regulatory environments. These collaborations are characterized by iterative delivery models, agile acquisition strategies, and a focus on outcomes tied to safety metrics and system resilience. Barbaza’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-driven focus on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting a deep specialization in IT modernization, data analytics platforms, and operational consulting for regulatory compliance. She routinely procures services involving cybersecurity for transportation systems, predictive safety modeling, and process optimization for fleet oversight—domains requiring advanced technical acumen and a nuanced understanding of federal motor carrier regulations.