Caterina Henn

Caterina Henn serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within the energy infrastructure sector. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive solicitations, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for critical utility services. Her role is central to advancing the agency’s mission of securing reliable, cost-effective energy distribution systems through transparent and efficient contracting practices. She routinely handles complex acquisitions for natural gas and electric power distribution services, working closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, structure performance-based contracts, and ensure contractual deliverables align with operational needs. Caterina collaborates with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in utility infrastructure, grid modernization, and energy delivery systems. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she engages with firms possessing proven expertise in pipeline operations, substation maintenance, metering systems, and distribution network upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and technical capability over vendor size, fostering relationships with both large incumbent providers and niche specialists capable of meeting stringent safety and reliability standards. Caterina’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a focus on technical merit and operational necessity over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains fully compliant with all federal small business policies. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and service continuity, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by capability, compliance, and risk mitigation rather than socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), reflecting deep expertise in energy infrastructure acquisition. She specializes in procuring services related to pipeline maintenance, voltage regulation, grid resilience, metering technology, and distribution system modernization, demonstrating a technical command of utility operations and regulatory compliance frameworks.