Larry Zaritz

Larry Zaritz serves as a key procurement lead within the National CMOP Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure and medical supply chain enablers. Responsible for ensuring the sovereign domestic production of essential medications and medical consumables, he manages complex contracts aligned with national security and supply chain resilience objectives. His acquisitions focus on industrial-grade manufacturing equipment, specialized packaging systems, and precision-engineered components required for FDA-compliant pharmaceutical production, often involving high-reliability standards and strict regulatory compliance frameworks. Zaritz maintains consistent partnerships with a small group of specialized contractors, including ALL IN SOLUTIONS LLC, ANSIBLE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, and INNOVATION ASSOCIATES, INC., each providing niche capabilities in industrial automation, government-compliant logistics, and technical consulting for federal manufacturing programs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in defense- and healthcare-grade production environments, emphasizing technical proficiency, quality assurance certifications, and past performance in federally regulated settings. Relationships are characterized by long-term engagement and repeat award cycles, indicating trust in contractor reliability and compliance rigor. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting the National CMOP Office’s mandate to prioritize technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic criteria. This approach ensures access to the most qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent manufacturing standards for life-sustaining medical products. His procurement portfolio is concentrated in four NAICS categories—327213 (Glass Container Manufacturing), 326111 (Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing), 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), and 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)—each critical to the production, containment, and mechanization of pharmaceuticals. Zaritz’s expertise lies in acquiring precision-engineered, high-purity material systems and industrial machinery essential for maintaining a secure, domestic pharmaceutical supply chain for veterans.