KATHRYN BAUMGRATZ

Kathryn Baumgratz specializes in the manufacturing and supply of mission-critical electrical and electronic components for defense and aerospace systems. Core capabilities include the production of electronic connectors, current-carrying wiring devices, power supplies, circuit breakers, magnetic contactors, and printed circuit assemblies, all engineered to meet stringent military specifications. The contractor demonstrates deep technical expertise in high-reliability component fabrication, including nonferrous forging for ruggedized connectors and precision manufacturing of switches, relays, and inductors used in harsh-environment applications. Their work supports mission-essential systems requiring thermal stability, EMI shielding, and long-term durability under extreme conditions, with a focus on components compliant with MIL-STD and AS9100 standards. The contractor maintains a consistent and primary relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying components critical to avionics, power distribution, and communication systems across multiple service branches. Deliverables include replacement parts for legacy platforms and next-generation subsystems, indicating sustained engagement in sustainment, modernization, and rapid prototyping cycles. Their work with DLA Land and Maritime further confirms integration into the Defense Logistics Agency’s supply chain for standardized military hardware, particularly for power and control systems. Industry focus centers on electrical component manufacturing, with dominant activity in electronic connector manufacturing, wiring device production, and miscellaneous electrical equipment. This positions the contractor as a niche supplier within the defense industrial base, serving as a trusted source for hard-to-source, low-volume, high-reliability parts that support weapon system readiness and field maintenance. Their specialization in both current-carrying and non-current-carrying devices enables end-to-end support for electrical subsystems. As a Women-Owned Small Business certified under the SBA’s 8(a) and WOSB programs, Kathryn Baumgratz operates as a small, agile manufacturer based in Fairview, Texas, with a focused presence in the federal procurement ecosystem. The entity structure and certifications reflect a commitment to small business participation in national defense supply chains.