Katherine Klein

Katherine Klein serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of advanced ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. She manages complex contracts for armored vehicle platforms, integrated ordnance systems, and mission-critical sensor and navigation technologies that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic priorities in rapid prototyping and fielding resilient, next-generation equipment, ensuring timely delivery of technologically superior capabilities to operational units. Klein maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on prime contractors with proven expertise in defense systems integration, maritime support, and specialized engineering services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical rigor, often requiring deep collaboration with contractors to meet stringent military specifications for survivability, interoperability, and field-readiness. Klein’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible industrial base to secure cutting-edge capabilities, rather than leveraging socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-aside mechanisms, she ensures competitive fairness and transparency across all solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, and NAICS 541330 for engineering services. She regularly procures advanced electro-optical sensors, fire control systems, digital battlefield networks, and technical design services supporting armored vehicle modernization. Her domain expertise centers on integrating complex electronic systems into combat platforms, ensuring compliance with Army technical standards and operational requirements.