Kayla Haruguchi

Kayla Haruguchi serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized industrial and manufacturing components critical to federal operational needs. She plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent procurement actions aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and control systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses mechanical, electrical, and precision-manufactured goods, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications requiring rigorous conformance to industry standards. Haruguchi works closely with engineering and logistics teams to translate technical requirements into solicitation language, ensuring that procurements are both compliant and performance-driven. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Haruguchi maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of manufacturers and distributors, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality control and certification requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with established production capabilities in metal fabrication, electrical component assembly, and precision instrumentation. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to FAR compliance standards, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to streamline recurring needs. Haruguchi demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 64% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, favoring total small business set-asides over other categories such as HUBZone or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based strategy to expand market access for qualifying small manufacturers. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen the domestic industrial base and promote equitable economic opportunity within the supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS sectors including 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing), 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). She specializes in sourcing industrial-grade components such as electrical connectors, metal fittings, abrasive tools, hardware assemblies, and precision control devices—products requiring technical expertise in material science, tolerances, and regulatory compliance. Her domain knowledge enables her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure procurement outcomes meet operational and safety standards.