Kristen J. Landenberger

Kristen J. Landenberger plays a pivotal role in supporting DLA Land Warren’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces through the strategic procurement of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components. She manages complex acquisition programs for armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, and high-reliability electronic systems used in tactical transport and combat support platforms. Her work ensures the timely delivery of hardened components that meet rigorous military specifications, directly enabling the sustainment and modernization of land warfare systems across the Department of Defense. Landenberger maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense contractors including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in military-grade transmission systems, motor and generator assemblies, and armored vehicle electronics. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract management to ensure component reliability under extreme operational conditions. While the majority of her acquisitions are competed without set-asides, Landenberger demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base by engaging qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent DoD quality and certification standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), and 336350 (transmission and powertrain parts), with additional emphasis on 336320 (motor vehicle electronics) and 336992 (armored vehicle components). This technical specialization underscores her deep familiarity with the engineering and manufacturing requirements of modern military ground systems, ensuring acquisitions align with both operational needs and industrial capability.