Tina Kneip

Tina Kneip serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and manufacturing objectives. Her acquisitions primarily involve advanced electronics, communications hardware, and specialized manufacturing solutions, often requiring technical expertise in RF systems, printed circuit assemblies, and aerospace-grade components. Tina’s work supports the acquisition of high-precision equipment essential to national defense and communications infrastructure, requiring close coordination with engineering and program stakeholders to align contractual terms with technical specifications. While specific contractor names are not available, Tina maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem encompassing both large-scale manufacturers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical and quality standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based contracting, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, supply chain reliability, and adherence to defense industrial base standards. She routinely engages with suppliers experienced in meeting MIL-SPEC and ITAR requirements, ensuring that delivered systems meet rigorous operational and security benchmarks. Tina exhibits a strong preference for small business participation, with 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity and enhancing competition within the defense and advanced manufacturing sectors. She does not currently prioritize other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but her focus on small business eligibility aligns with broader federal goals to strengthen the small business industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 334418 (printed circuit assembly), 326199 (plastics product manufacturing), and 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). She specializes in sourcing components for defense communications, embedded systems, and aerospace hardware, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains including RF shielding, surface-mount assembly, and high-reliability polymer materials used in extreme environments.