Kristina Harguth

Kristina Harguth serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Government Publishing Office, supporting the agency’s mission to produce, distribute, and preserve official federal publications in secure, standardized, and accessible formats. She manages the acquisition of commercial printing services critical to the production of citizen-facing documents including Social Security cards, IRS materials, immigration forms, and Veterans Affairs certificates. Her work ensures compliance with federal printing standards and supports the agency’s mandate for document integrity and public accessibility. Harguth primarily handles full and open competitions under NAICS 323111, focusing on high-volume, high-precision commercial printing operations that require strict quality control and secure handling protocols. Her primary contractor relationships are centered on Liberty Communications, Inc., and THE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, both of which provide specialized printing, binding, and document assembly services aligned with federal security and durability requirements. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity to meet stringent government specifications, including tamper-resistant materials, secure chain-of-custody procedures, and compliance with Federal Standard 130. Harguth maintains consistent, long-term vendor engagements built on reliability, technical precision, and adherence to federal printing regulations. Harguth’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside strategy, indicating a consistent focus on full and open competition. This approach prioritizes technical capability and operational scale over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for high-volume, mission-critical output that demands proven capacity and compliance infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all vendors must meet rigorous federal performance and security benchmarks. Her technical domain expertise lies exclusively in commercial printing (NAICS 323111), encompassing digital and offset printing, secure document finishing, and mass production of government-issued forms. She oversees acquisitions requiring precision in paper stock, ink composition, watermarking, and serialization—critical to preventing fraud and ensuring authenticity across federal documentation.