Michele Laser

Kathleen Klotzbach serves as a primary procurement official within the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this capacity, she plays a key role in the agency's mission to execute acquisitions that support departmental operations and service delivery. Her work involves managing procurement actions and overseeing the lifecycle of various contract vehicles to meet the agency's mission requirements. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, particularly through its utilization of set-aside programs. Procurement patterns at this agency show a significant emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), which represent a substantial portion of the agency's set-aside activity. This focus highlights a strategic priority to support veteran-owned enterprises within the federal supply chain. The technical focus of the agency's procurement activity is highly specialized, with a heavy concentration in logistics and distribution services. Specifically, the agency frequently procures services related to process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting. Additionally, there is secondary procurement activity within the engineering services sector, indicating a requirement for technical expertise to support complex infrastructure or operational projects.