Jennifer Krick

Jennifer Krick serves as a Government Official within North Carolina’s State Division of Purchase & Contract, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to centralize and standardize procurement across state entities. Responsible for managing statewide solicitations and term contracts, she ensures compliance with state procurement statutes while promoting market competitiveness and operational efficiency. Her acquisitions primarily focus on technology infrastructure, electronic equipment, and educational services, supporting critical state functions through strategic sourcing and vendor collaboration. She works closely with state agencies to align procurement strategies with operational needs, leveraging statewide contracts to reduce redundancy and enhance scalability. Krick’s contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers and wholesale distributors of audiovisual and electronic equipment, as well as institutions of higher education that provide specialized training and technical services. She engages with a broad base of vendors who hold established statewide agreements, prioritizing those with proven capacity to deliver standardized, scalable solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms capable of meeting rigorous state compliance standards and delivering reliable, interoperable technology solutions across diverse state environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her procurements designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach underscores her commitment to maximizing value and ensuring broad market participation without leveraging 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, aligning with the agency’s broader strategy of uniformity and efficiency across high-volume categories. Krick’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), where she oversees the acquisition of broadcast, classroom, and public safety audiovisual systems. She also regularly procures electronic components and support services through NAICS 423690 and partners with educational institutions under NAICS 611310 to source training and technical support. Her expertise spans the lifecycle of technology procurement—from requirements definition to contract administration—ensuring seamless integration of equipment and services across state operations.