Chris Kline

Chris Kline serves as a key procurement professional within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 1, where he plays a central role in securing mission-critical technical services to support federal agencies engaged in national security and public safety operations. His work focuses on acquiring advanced computer systems design services that enable the deployment of secure, scalable infrastructure for CBRN defense, emergency response, and high-risk operational environments. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific technical requirements. Kline maintains strategic relationships with a broad network of qualified vendors, primarily small businesses certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, all of which are uniquely positioned to deliver specialized systems design expertise. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with agile, technically proficient firms capable of rapid prototyping, cybersecurity-integrated architecture, and interoperable platform development for federal stakeholders. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with FAR and DFARS standards. Consistently applying a 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, Kline prioritizes socioeconomic contracting as a core pillar of his acquisition strategy. His portfolio is exclusively reserved for small businesses, reinforcing GSA’s mandate to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to innovative, niche capabilities essential to mission success. This disciplined focus ensures that contracting opportunities directly benefit underserved entrepreneurs with proven technical competence. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—where he secures solutions in system architecture, cybersecurity integration, data analytics platforms, and mission-critical software development. Kline’s expertise lies in acquiring services that support secure communications, real-time situational awareness systems, and tailored IT infrastructure for high-consequence environments, making him a pivotal conduit between federal operational needs and cutting-edge technical innovation.