Kristina L. Parmenter

Kristina L. Parmenter serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (HQ0276), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development, testing, and fielding of integrated missile defense systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced defense technologies, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations, and aligning procurement actions with national security objectives. She routinely handles high-stakes, technically demanding procurements for guided missile systems, sensor architectures, and command-and-control platforms, working closely with engineering and operational teams to translate mission needs into enforceable contractual requirements. Parmenter collaborates with a network of prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in aerospace and defense systems integration, including firms with deep expertise in hypersonic threat countermeasures, kinetic interceptors, and radar surveillance technologies. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge, classified, and mission-critical capabilities under strict security protocols. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous technical evaluation, performance-based acquisition strategies, and close coordination with program managers to ensure timely delivery of operational capabilities. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities, indicating a focus on technical superiority and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the high-priority, time-sensitive nature of missile defense programs, where mission readiness often necessitates access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors. Parmenter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring her specialization in advanced systems engineering, prototyping, and flight-testing services. She procures hardware and software solutions for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense, including interceptor vehicles, discrimination sensors, battle management systems, and simulation environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense science and engineering domains.