Catherine T Hiltner

Catherine T. Hiltner serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses environmental services and industrial manufacturing contracts, with a focus on waste management infrastructure and packaging production systems. Hiltner consistently applies sound acquisition strategy to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions that meet operational needs across diverse technical domains. While specific contractor names are not available, Hiltner maintains a broad network of vendors spanning small businesses and large industrial suppliers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted socioeconomic programs, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering specialized waste collection equipment, corrugated packaging solutions, and heavy-duty vehicle systems. She engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, emphasizing transparency, fair competition, and performance-based outcomes. Hiltner demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 16% of her acquisitions reserved for small business set-asides, including 10% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 6.7% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. Her preference for non-set-aside awards at 83.3% reflects a strategic emphasis on broad market competition, while still actively leveraging socioeconomic authorities to promote equitable access and supplier diversity. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Solid Waste Collection (562111), and corrugated and paperboard box manufacturing (322211, 322212), alongside Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120). This specialization indicates deep expertise in environmental compliance, industrial packaging, and vehicle procurement—domains requiring technical understanding of regulatory standards, supply chain logistics, and performance specifications for mission-critical infrastructure.