Kristine Ann Boyles

Kristine Ann Boyles serves as a Contracting Officer for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the Navy’s global sealift and afloat support capabilities. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, she specializes in procuring information technology services, computer systems, and communications equipment essential to MSC’s operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the availability of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned digital infrastructure to support naval logistics, vessel monitoring, and fleet engineering systems, directly enabling expeditionary warfare and sustained maritime operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ms. Boyles maintains consistent partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including large defense contractors and specialized IT service providers, often engaging in competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171, ensuring that all awarded solutions meet the stringent operational demands of the Department of Defense’s maritime enterprise. Ms. Boyles demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly a quarter of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable portion awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. Her pattern reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She actively leverages set-aside authorities to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), with significant activity in custom programming, systems integration, and IT infrastructure support. She also procures electronic computing hardware under NAICS 334111 and communications equipment under 334220, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval-grade IT systems, network operations, and embedded computing platforms critical to MSC’s fleet modernization initiatives.