Kathleen B Gliebe

Kathleen B. Gliebe serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions for specialized defense and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle acquisition strategies, from requirements definition through contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing and electronic systems essential to national security infrastructure, with a focus on technical domains requiring rigorous quality assurance and supply chain integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Gliebe consistently engages with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace components, power systems, and electronic assemblies. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with proven capabilities in precision engineering and defense-grade production. She maintains structured vendor engagement protocols to ensure technical alignment, regulatory compliance, and delivery reliability across the supply base. Gliebe’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial base readiness over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission performance and system interoperability. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach aligns with agency priorities requiring specialized manufacturing expertise that may not be widely available among small business concerns in her technical domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she acquires mission-critical avionics components and support systems. She also regularly procures power transformers (335311), wiring devices (335931), radio and communications equipment (334220), and printed circuit assemblies (334418). Her expertise spans electromagnetic compatibility, high-reliability electronics, and aerospace-grade manufacturing standards, positioning her as a technical procurement specialist in defense electronics and aviation systems.