Laura Klepper

Laura Klepper serves as a procurement specialist focused on advanced technical acquisitions within a federal agency, overseeing the acquisition of high-complexity research, engineering, and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission-critical technology initiatives, managing solicitations and contract awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) with an emphasis on innovation-driven solutions. Her portfolio centers on R&D-intensive procurements, particularly in physical and engineering sciences, with additional focus on specialized manufacturing sectors including aircraft and guided missile components. Klepper ensures compliance with statutory requirements while fostering competitive, technically sound contracting outcomes that align with national security and scientific advancement objectives. Her contractor relationships are primarily with mid- to large-tier firms possessing deep technical expertise in engineering R&D, advanced materials, and aerospace systems integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in laboratory-scale prototyping, computational modeling, and precision nonferrous manufacturing. Klepper prioritizes vendors with robust quality management systems and DoD clearance readiness, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Klepper demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to market competitiveness and socioeconomic goals, ensuring small businesses with relevant technical credentials have meaningful access to high-value opportunities without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, where she sources advanced analytical tools, simulation software, and experimental hardware. She also procures specialized manufacturing services under NAICS 331491, 336411, and 336419, acquiring precision-engineered nonferrous components and subsystems for aerospace and defense platforms, reflecting deep domain expertise in mission-critical systems development.