Kyla Stoufer

Kyla Stoufer serves as a procurement specialist focused on food manufacturing and perishable prepared goods, overseeing the acquisition of specialized food products for federal operations. Her role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of shelf-stable, dried, and processed food items that meet federal nutrition and safety standards. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—primarily supporting logistical and institutional feeding programs. Her work is critical to sustaining mission-critical food supply chains with stringent quality and regulatory compliance requirements. Stoufer engages with a diverse base of food manufacturers and processors, including firms specializing in roasted nuts, peanut butter, dehydrated foods, and canned fruits and vegetables. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with mid-sized and small manufacturers capable of meeting federal specifications for packaging, shelf life, and allergen control. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, consistent quality assurance, and adherence to USDA and FDA food safety protocols, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate operational scalability and regulatory compliance. Stoufer’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all small business participation requirements. Her approach prioritizes market-wide competition to ensure the best value and consistent supply, without excluding qualified small or disadvantaged businesses that meet the technical criteria. Her primary NAICS focus includes roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing, perishable prepared food production, and dried/dehydrated food manufacturing, with additional activity in fruit and vegetable canning and fats and oils refining. This specialization reflects deep expertise in food processing technologies, preservation methods, and supply chain logistics for non-perishable and extended-shelf-life food products. She is well-versed in federal food procurement standards and ensures all acquisitions align with nutritional guidelines and federal food service requirements.