Kurt Ertel

Kurt Ertel serves as a Contract Administrator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and supporting mission-critical procurement activities across diverse technical domains. His work centers on competitive bidding processes, contract modifications, and vendor performance monitoring, with a focus on delivering high-integrity, legally sound outcomes that align with agency objectives. Ertel typically handles complex procurements requiring detailed technical evaluations and rigorous source selection procedures. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available, Ertel maintains a procurement environment that encourages broad market participation through open competition and transparent solicitation practices. He engages with a wide spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier suppliers, and specialized manufacturers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance accountability. His approach emphasizes fairness, competition, and adherence to federal acquisition standards to ensure optimal value and mission readiness. Ertel demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. His contracting patterns prioritize equitable access and socioeconomic goals, ensuring small business participation without compromising technical requirements or competitive integrity. His primary procurement focus spans five distinct NAICS categories, each representing specialized manufacturing and construction services: Site Preparation Contractors (238910), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), and Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115). This technical diversity underscores his expertise in procuring precision instrumentation, medical devices, industrial components, and infrastructure support services, requiring nuanced understanding of engineering specifications and regulatory standards.