Catherine Frotten

Catherine Frotten serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology and professional services acquisitions across federal programs. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions through competitive, transparent processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, and facilities management. Frotten specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under full and open competition, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition strategies and risk mitigation in high-visibility technical environments. Frotten maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including large systems integrators, engineering consultancies, and IT service providers with demonstrated capabilities in computer systems support and facility operations. She prioritizes vendor responsiveness, past performance, and technical proficiency in source selection, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal IT environments and robust quality assurance frameworks. Frotten’s procurement approach is characterized by a consistent focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize efficiency and broad market access over socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation requirements, ensuring equitable opportunity for all qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). She routinely acquires services related to systems integration, network infrastructure support, data center operations, and technical consulting. Her domain expertise spans federal IT modernization, cloud-enabled environments, and mission-critical facility management, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and acquisition teams.