Michelle Kitzinger

Michelle M. Kitzinger serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions in support of critical medical and surgical equipment requirements. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through transparent, competitive, and equitable contracting practices. She typically handles sole-source, sealed bid, and negotiated acquisitions for specialized manufacturing products, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and post-award contract administration. While specific contractor names are not available, Kitzinger maintains consistent engagement with a broad base of manufacturers, particularly small businesses specializing in precision medical instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative vendor partnerships that prioritize quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience. She actively fosters relationships with firms capable of meeting stringent FDA and ISO standards, ensuring that procured products align with clinical and operational needs in healthcare environments. Kitzinger demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 73.9% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible socioeconomic categories. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to expanding market access for qualified small manufacturers and promoting equitable participation in federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), where she sources a range of sterile, reusable, and single-use instruments used in clinical and surgical settings. She also manages acquisitions under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), which includes specialized diagnostic tools and ancillary medical devices. Kitzinger’s technical expertise spans materials science, sterilization protocols, and regulatory frameworks governing medical device classification, making her a key liaison between procurement policy and clinical engineering requirements.