Catherine Kennedy

Catherine Kennedy serves as a key procurement lead within the IT Strategy and Modernization unit of the Internal Revenue Service’s Department of the Treasury, driving the acquisition of mission-critical IT modernization solutions. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts that support the agency’s digital transformation agenda, with a focus on enterprise-wide system upgrades, secure data architecture, and interoperable software platforms. Her work directly enables the IRS to enhance tax administration through scalable, secure, and resilient technology infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and modernization mandates. She routinely manages complex acquisitions under full and open competition, prioritizing technical excellence and long-term operational sustainability. Kennedy collaborates with a broad spectrum of federal IT service providers, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in systems design, cloud migration, and cybersecurity integration. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with demonstrated capability in delivering enterprise-grade solutions under stringent compliance frameworks such as FISMA and NIST SP 800-53. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, performance-based contracting, and a strong emphasis on vendor accountability and deliverable outcomes. Kennedy’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and compliance over targeted small business preferences. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures that all vendors compete on an equal footing based on merit and technical fitness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — encompassing custom software development, infrastructure modernization, data platform architecture, and cybersecurity consulting. She consistently procures services related to legacy system replacement, API-driven integrations, and secure cloud environments, reflecting deep expertise in federal IT modernization domains and mission-critical system resilience.