Catherine L. Stevens

Catherine L. Stevens serves as a Contracting Officer at Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency within the Department of Defense responsible for delivering enterprise-wide administrative and operational services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD-specific regulations. Her acquisitions primarily support institutional modernization, infrastructure sustainment, and mission-enabling services across DoD components, with a focus on administrative, security, and technical support functions that underpin the department’s operational readiness. Stevens maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Clarity Innovations LLC, Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Signature Renovations LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, and Guidehouse Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of small business and large-capacity vendors, with a pattern of repeat engagements that indicate trust in technical execution and performance reliability. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics and risk mitigation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides and No Set-Aside acquisitions. This balanced approach ensures competitive opportunities for small businesses while maintaining flexibility for complex, mission-critical requirements that may require larger-scale capacity. She consistently leverages FAR 19.5 small business set-asides to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Stevens’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), reflecting a significant need for uniform and protective clothing programs, alongside substantial activity in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Her expertise spans both tangible goods procurement and professional services, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-specific compliance, logistics integration, and facility support requirements.