Denise Vogelei

Denise Vogelei serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across apparel manufacturing and related technical services. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical supply needs through transparent, competitive contracting processes. She routinely handles full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides, overseeing the acquisition of specialized garments, protective apparel, fabric treatments, and logistics consulting services. Her work supports operational readiness through reliable sourcing of high-integrity textile products and value-added supply chain services. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Vogelei maintains a consistent engagement with manufacturers and contractors specializing in apparel production, including cut-and-sew operations, fabric coating facilities, and leather finishing enterprises. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in technical textile manufacturing, alongside emerging small businesses capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence, ensuring consistent product quality and supply chain resilience. Vogelei demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 23.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy prioritizes broad-based small business inclusion without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a focus on capacity-building among general small manufacturers rather than targeted socioeconomic set-asides. This approach reflects a balanced commitment to competition and market development within the small business community. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), which accounts for over 70% of her activity, followed by cut-and-sew contracting (315210) and fabric coating (313320). She also procures process and logistics consulting services (541614) to enhance supply chain efficiency. Her technical expertise spans textile engineering, garment specification development, and performance-based contracting for mission-critical apparel systems.