Krystal LaMarca

Krystal LaMarca serves as a key secondary procurement contact within the Kessel Run organization of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the rapid acquisition of mission-critical software and digital systems that enable air and space operational superiority. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for agile software development initiatives, including DevSecOps pipelines, cloud-native platforms, and secure data infrastructure. Her work directly enables Kessel Run’s mission to accelerate the fielding of digital capabilities such as the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES), ensuring timely delivery of capabilities aligned with Air Force modernization priorities. LaMarca maintains a consistent working relationship with The Boeing Company, a primary systems integrator for advanced aerospace and digital defense platforms. Her procurement activities involve close collaboration with prime contractors delivering complex, high-integrity software solutions, often in partnership with specialized technology vendors. She supports contract structures that emphasize iterative delivery, performance-based outcomes, and secure cloud environments, fostering a contractor ecosystem centered on innovation, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid prototyping. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of awards issued under standard competitive procedures, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she ensures compliance with all federal contracting requirements and supports broad market engagement. LaMarca’s primary NAICS focus spans computing infrastructure (518210), custom programming services (541511), educational support (611710), and aircraft manufacturing (336411), reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of Kessel Run’s digital modernization efforts. She procures services including cloud hosting, software development, DevSecOps toolchain integration, and technical training—enabling the integration of commercial best practices into defense-critical systems.