Samantha A. Carlstrom

Samantha Carlstrom serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical medical, technical, and demonstration equipment to sustain air force training, medical support, and public engagement operations. Her procurement portfolio centers on electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and specialized demonstration hardware, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and technical specification validation. She ensures timely, compliant acquisitions that align with operational readiness goals while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and deliverables. Carlstrom maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which frequently deliver high-precision medical and technical equipment under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical adaptability, and post-award performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent military standards and rapid turnaround requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong preference for small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small businesses capable of delivering specialized medical and technical solutions, aligning with Air Force initiatives to broaden the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), reflecting her core expertise in procuring clinical-grade medical devices and surgical consumables. She also engages with contractors in niche sectors such as language instruction and religious organizations, supporting unique base-level welfare and cultural programs. Carlstrom’s technical domain expertise spans electromedical systems, laboratory analytics, and demonstration equipment, requiring precise specification development and vendor qualification to meet operational and safety standards.