Kristina Tench

Kristina Tench serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8575 Aflcmc Waqka, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining international F-15 fighter fleet readiness through logistics and technical support. She manages complex acquisition programs under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) frameworks, primarily supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for aircraft maintenance, spare parts provisioning, avionics upgrades, and engineering services critical to the F-15 platform’s lifecycle sustainment. She operates within strict DoD and international compliance protocols, ensuring alignment with U.S. defense export policies and operational readiness requirements. Tench collaborates with a network of prime defense contractors specializing in military aircraft sustainment, including systems integrators, aerospace OEMs, and Tier 1 maintenance providers. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and deep F-15 platform expertise. She fosters long-term contractor partnerships grounded in performance-based logistics and integrated support solutions, emphasizing reliability, technical interoperability, and rapid response to operational demands. Tench’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the mission-critical nature of FMS programs, where specialized technical capabilities and global supply chain access outweigh socioeconomic set-aside objectives. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere to FAR Part 12 and 15 procedures to ensure transparency and competitive fairness. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), encompassing airframe modifications, engine overhaul services, radar and electronic warfare system upgrades, and ground support equipment. She specializes in procuring technical documentation, depot-level maintenance contracts, and sustainment engineering services tailored to the F-15C/D/E variants, demonstrating deep domain expertise in combat aircraft lifecycle management and international defense logistics.