Laura Krupka

Laura Krupka serves as a primary procurement contact within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 3J14 office. In this role, she supports the agency's mission of large-scale food commodity procurement to sustain domestic food assistance programs. Her work focuses on the acquisition of essential nutritional staples, including processed meats, dairy, and grains, as well as specialized agricultural products sourced under Section 32 initiatives. The agency's contractor landscape includes a mix of large-scale food processors and logistics providers. Vendors active at this agency include Tyson Foods Inc., Crider, Inc., Didion, Inc., and Navcor Logistics LLC. Based on available data, this office utilizes full and open competition for its acquisitions, with 100% of awards categorized as having no set-aside. The procurement focus for this role is centered on food manufacturing and processing. Primary industry specializations include creamery butter manufacturing, flour milling, and the production of dry pasta, dough, and flour mixes. Additionally, the office manages acquisitions related to fats and oils refining and blending.