Gary Klaff

Gary Klaff serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ4 Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that advance commercial motor vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical services, data system modernization, and safety oversight solutions, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency strategic priorities. His work directly supports the development and deployment of data-driven safety tools and compliance platforms essential to the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Klaff maintains a consistent working relationship with the National Institute for Safety Research Inc., a primary contractor providing specialized safety analytics, regulatory consulting, and technical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, evidence-based solutions tailored to FMCSA’s operational needs. He engages contractors through competitive, requirements-driven processes that prioritize technical excellence and mission alignment. A defining feature of Klaff’s contracting portfolio is his unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community, particularly among firms with expertise in transportation safety, data analytics, and regulatory technology. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to qualified small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals. While NAICS data is not currently available, Klaff’s acquisitions are centered on technical services supporting transportation safety systems, including data analytics, regulatory compliance tools, and information technology modernization. His domain expertise lies in procuring services that enhance the FMCSA’s ability to monitor, analyze, and enforce safety standards across the commercial motor vehicle industry, with a strong emphasis on scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions.