Kathleen B Gliebe

Kathleen B. Gliebe serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS, while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards that support critical national aviation and aerospace capabilities. Her portfolio centers on technical procurement of aircraft components, propulsion systems, and avionics, requiring deep familiarity with engineering specifications, supply chain logistics, and technical evaluation criteria. Gliebe plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with mission-critical operational needs, ensuring contracts deliver high-integrity, mission-ready hardware and systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Gliebe maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aerospace subsystems. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit evaluation, and performance-based contracting, fostering partnerships with both large-tier suppliers and niche specialty vendors capable of meeting stringent military and aviation standards. She actively engages vendors through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and source selection panels to ensure market awareness and responsive solutions. Gliebe demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on enabling small manufacturers to compete for high-value technical contracts, with minimal reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone. This preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses with core manufacturing capabilities in aerospace engineering. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with secondary emphasis on aircraft engine manufacturing (336412) and avionics systems (334511). She regularly procures flight-critical components such as actuators, control systems, and precision bearings, requiring expertise in technical specifications, material certifications, and quality assurance protocols. Gliebe’s domain expertise centers on the integration of mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems for military and commercial aviation platforms.