Karen D Kaufman

Karen D. Kaufman serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution command, supporting the global logistics mission through the acquisition of critical infrastructure, maintenance, and operational support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility construction, industrial equipment maintenance, security systems, and specialized packaging solutions essential to military supply chain readiness. Her work ensures the reliable storage, handling, and distribution of defense materiel by securing services that uphold operational continuity and regulatory compliance across DLA’s worldwide network of distribution centers. Kaufman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Constructicon Corp, Souza Construction, Inc., Martinez Services, Inc., SDC TideWater JV, LLC, and Kingsley Builders, Inc., primarily engaged in facility upgrades, industrial maintenance, and logistics support infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, full-service vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects under stringent DoD standards. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability and technical proficiency in environments requiring hazardous material handling and defense-specific compliance. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She also regularly utilizes 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms while maintaining competitive rigor and mission alignment. Kaufman’s primary NAICS focus includes commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), plastics product manufacturing (326199), and security systems services (561621), underscoring her technical expertise in sustaining equipment integrity and securing logistics facilities. She frequently procures specialized packaging solutions for hazardous materials and graphic design services supporting standardized labeling and inventory control systems, aligning with DLA’s modernization priorities in supply chain resilience and regulatory compliance.