Kyla Stoufer

Kyla Stoufer serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with agency mission needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial food manufacturing and specialized transportation support services, with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions through competitive contracting methods. She routinely handles both sealed bid and negotiated procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and timely delivery of goods and services. Kyla works with a diverse range of vendors, including established food processors, nut and bakery manufacturers, and water transportation support contractors. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with mid-sized and small businesses capable of meeting precise technical specifications for food production and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear deliverables, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on reliability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While she does not prioritize socioeconomically targeted contracting, her approach ensures that all qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are evaluated on technical merit and price reasonableness. Kyla’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 311211 (Flour Milling) and 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in food safety, packaging standards, and supply chain logistics for perishable goods. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), demonstrating familiarity with marine logistics, port operations, and equipment maintenance contracts. Her technical domain knowledge extends to food processing compliance, including FDA and USDA regulatory frameworks, and she applies this expertise to ensure all contracted products meet stringent quality and safety benchmarks.