Kurtiss C. Beach

Kurtiss C. Beach serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. His role is central to ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical supply chain objectives. He primarily handles complex acquisitions related to petroleum and petroleum products, coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms that align with national energy security priorities. His work supports the reliable delivery of refined fuels and related commodities essential to federal operations. While specific contractor names are not available, Beach maintains a procurement environment that encourages broad vendor participation, particularly among small businesses. He engages with a diverse pool of suppliers, including those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering competitive bidding and ensuring transparency in source selection. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted set-asides, promoting equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous standards for performance and compliance. Beach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 5.6% are reserved specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate focus on veteran entrepreneurship. The remaining acquisitions are conducted as no-set-aside actions, typically when market conditions or operational urgency require broader competition. His consistent use of set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a dedication to expanding opportunities for underrepresented vendors. His procurement expertise is heavily concentrated in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), indicating deep specialization in the refining, blending, and distribution of petroleum products. A smaller portion of his portfolio falls under NAICS 424720, covering merchant wholesalers of petroleum products. This focus reveals technical familiarity with fuel specifications, logistics infrastructure, and regulatory compliance in the energy sector, positioning him as a key player in securing critical energy supplies for federal agencies.