Major Kristen Hoylman or christie.r.orlando.civ @socom.mil

Kristen R. Hoylman serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical technologies that enable elite special operations forces to maintain tactical superiority in high-risk, low-visibility environments. She manages complex contracts for advanced communications systems, precision-enabled equipment, and specialized manufacturing solutions that support rapid deployment and operational agility. Her work directly aligns with USSOCOM’s strategic imperative to field next-generation sensors, navigation tools, and ruggedized electronics under tight timelines and stringent security protocols, ensuring warfighters are equipped with cutting-edge, battle-tested capabilities. Hoylman maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Shaver Foods LLC of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a vendor primarily engaged in the production of specialized, non-standardized mission support items. While the nature of this partnership suggests a focus on niche, high-integrity manufacturing rather than commercial off-the-shelf solutions, her engagement patterns indicate a preference for trusted, responsive vendors capable of rapid prototyping and small-batch production under classified or controlled conditions. These relationships reflect a reliance on agile, non-traditional suppliers who can adapt quickly to evolving operational requirements. Hoylman’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects USSOCOM’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of the requirements, where speed, technical fidelity, and security clearance readiness often outweigh socioeconomic preferences. Her approach prioritizes mission readiness over programmatic diversity initiatives, aligning with the command’s singular focus on capability delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), indicating a heavy emphasis on custom-fabricated, non-standardized defense equipment—such as modular weapon mounts, ruggedized enclosures, and field-deployable hardware assemblies. She also engages in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for tailored software integration, embedded systems support, and secure data processing solutions. Her expertise centers on the convergence of mechanical engineering and embedded computing in austere environments.