Paul S. Christiason

Paul Christiason serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical communications, surveillance, and command-and-control systems essential to airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—focusing on advanced wireless communications equipment, test and measurement instrumentation, and specialized facility infrastructure. His work directly supports the modernization of secure broadcasting and electronic warfare systems, ensuring operational continuity across deployed and garrisoned Air Force units. Christiason cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including manufacturers of radio and television broadcasting equipment, precision instrumentation firms, and electrical contractors specializing in secure facility wiring. He prioritizes partnerships with small and mid-sized enterprises capable of delivering tailored, low-volume, high-precision solutions, often engaging in early vendor outreach and industry days to foster innovation and responsiveness. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and technical compliance, ensuring solutions meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Christiason consistently structures procurements to maximize small business participation, with over 76% of his actions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, and regularly structures competitions under the 8(a) program to expand access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to broaden the supplier base while maintaining technical rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, with significant activity in 334515 for electrical signal instrumentation and 332311 for prefabricated metal structures. He specializes in acquiring ruggedized, field-deployable systems that support secure communications, electronic surveillance, and infrastructure resilience, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of military-grade RF systems and mission-critical facility construction.