Terry Krutz

Terry Krutz serves as a Contractor supporting the Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where they play a pivotal role in facilitating mission-critical acquisitions that advance agricultural science and research infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions, Krutz specializes in securing advanced laboratory instrumentation, precision environmental control systems, and specialized technical services essential to sustaining ARS field stations and experimental sites. Their work directly enables data-driven scientific discovery by ensuring researchers have access to cutting-edge, compliant, and resilient equipment and support services aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Krutz maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility modernization, technical instrumentation integration, and mission-critical maintenance services. The working relationships are characterized by consistent re-engagement, indicating a track record of reliable performance, technical alignment, and adherence to federal compliance standards in high-stakes research environments. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Krutz’s procurement patterns, with over half of all acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialized scientific and technical services. The consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic equity and the development of a diverse supplier base within the agricultural research ecosystem. Krutz’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), underscoring deep expertise in procuring precision scientific equipment, biotech R&D services, and specialized analytical systems. Their domain knowledge spans laboratory automation, environmental monitoring systems, and instrumentation critical to agricultural biotechnology, ensuring acquisitions directly support the ARS’s mission of scientific innovation and operational resilience.