Kristine A Polastre

Kristine A. Polastre serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace components, avionics systems, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling resources to support aircraft operations, training, and base sustainment. Her work directly contributes to the operational continuity of Air Force installations by aligning procurement strategy with national defense priorities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Polastre maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span a diverse range of capabilities—from industrial equipment and construction management to specialized technology solutions—reflecting her ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary procurements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Polastre consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 81.8% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 9.1% allocated to HUBZone firms. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity while leveraging the innovation and agility of small businesses to meet urgent operational needs. Her contracting portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize competition and enhance resilience within the defense supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 423860 (Transportation Equipment Wholesalers), 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus Manufacturing), and 532412 (Construction Machinery Leasing), indicating expertise in procuring specialized aerospace support equipment, electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial leasing solutions. She routinely sources mission-critical hardware, maintenance tools, and facility-related services that directly enable aircraft readiness and base operational efficiency.