Kristine K. Eastman

Kristine K. Eastman serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and facility support services at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic priorities to sustain and modernize military facilities, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement of construction, utility, and environmental services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, renovation, and maintenance contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on delivering resilient airfield and base infrastructure. Eastman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC, and ML Armaments LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized, niche service providers capable of delivering technical expertise in facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and mission-essential support. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, safety, and regulatory adherence, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in performance accountability and compliance with DoD standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Eastman consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small contractors. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a clear preference for socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), indicating deep expertise in civil infrastructure projects essential to military base resilience. She routinely manages acquisitions for utility system upgrades, stormwater management, roadways, and drainage systems, demonstrating technical fluency in construction specifications, environmental compliance, and federal construction contracting standards.