Kellee D. Grose

Kellee D. Grose serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and industrial support sectors. She plays a critical role in executing contract actions that align with national security and infrastructure modernization objectives, focusing on technical services and specialized manufacturing requirements. Her portfolio includes high-value, mission-critical procurements involving ammunition production, engineering support, and industrial maintenance services, requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Grose ensures acquisitions are structured to meet operational readiness goals while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and contractor accountability. Her contractor relationships span a diverse base of industrial and engineering firms, with consistent engagement with manufacturers of non-small arms ammunition, metal coating and engraving specialists, and commercial machinery repair providers. She cultivates long-term partnerships with vendors possessing specialized technical certifications and manufacturing capabilities, often requiring ITAR compliance and DOD supply chain security clearances. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for established industry players with proven performance in defense-related niches. Grose demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 21.4% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small manufacturers and service providers. Her contracting approach balances socioeconomic goals with mission-critical needs, ensuring small businesses are integrated meaningfully into the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332993 (ammunition manufacturing), 541330 (engineering services), and 811219/811310 (industrial repair and maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in defense logistics and industrial base sustainment. She routinely procures precision-engineered components, technical consulting for munitions systems, and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in DoD supply chain resilience and manufacturing modernization.