Laura Klinger

Laura Klinger supports the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) in procuring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to sustaining U.S. Navy weapon systems. She manages acquisition activities for high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, circuit board manufacturing, and precision mechanical assemblies critical to platform readiness and modernization. Her work ensures the continuous operational capability of naval platforms through timely, compliant procurement of technical components governed by stringent military specifications and quality assurance standards. Klinger maintains strong, recurring relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering and production. These partnerships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration, and adherence to defense supply chain security protocols. Her procurement approach prioritizes reliability, traceability, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and basic ordering agreements to streamline sustainment efforts. Her contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 97.8% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a primary focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is minimal at 2.2%, it aligns with the agency’s need for specialized, high-precision components that often require advanced manufacturing capabilities beyond typical small business capacity. Klinger’s procurement focus centers on technical domains including electro-mechanical systems, precision machining, and electronic subsystems, with NAICS categories typically aligned with manufacturing of military-grade components, electronic equipment, and industrial machinery. Her expertise lies in acquiring complex, low-volume, high-reliability parts that support the lifecycle sustainment of naval weapon systems, requiring deep understanding of military standards such as MIL-STD and AS9100 quality requirements.