TSgt Kirshell LaCroix

Kirshell A. LaCroix serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3010 81 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure and medical support systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. Their portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, medical equipment procurement, and mission-critical environmental and communications systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with strategic modernization goals. LaCroix routinely handles complex contracts for construction, medical diagnostics, and technical services, often coordinating across multiple stakeholders to deliver mission-enabling capabilities under tight operational timelines. LaCroix maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, MARK DUNNING INDUSTRIES, VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC, TRIPOD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, and SDVO MONITORING SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven capabilities in facility upgrades, specialized construction, and veteran-owned service delivery. The contracting pattern indicates a reliance on established vendors with demonstrated performance in high-stakes, mission-critical environments, suggesting a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance over open competition. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong inclination toward open competition, with 87.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, a meaningful 12.1% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission urgency or technical requirements. This balance reflects a strategic approach to procurement that prioritizes capability while supporting economic resilience within the defense industrial base. The primary NAICS focus areas include 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a significant investment in diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Additional procurement activity spans surgical supplies, specialized construction, and niche technical services such as telephone answering and monitoring systems, revealing expertise in both clinical and operational support domains. LaCroix’s work underscores a technical proficiency in procuring integrated systems that bridge medical readiness with infrastructure resilience.