Kurt J Fritz

Kurt Fritz is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition process and executing procurement actions within his agency. In this role, he facilitates the procurement mission by overseeing the solicitation and award of contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while meeting the operational needs of the organization. Based on agency-wide data, there is a significant emphasis on small business participation. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a notable preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over a quarter of its procurement activity. Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 also represent a significant portion of the agency's contracting patterns, while a majority of awards remain open to full and open competition. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the medical and technical sectors. He demonstrates specific expertise in the acquisition of surgical and medical instrument manufacturing and surgical appliance and supplies. Additionally, his portfolio includes a focus on the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment, as well as electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing. There is also a secondary focus on the procurement of periodical publishing services.