Catherine Walker

Catherine Walker serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041), where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical information technology services essential to maritime operational readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s priorities in modernizing surveillance, navigation, and command-and-control systems by securing custom software solutions that enhance situational awareness and data interoperability across Coast Guard platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Walker’s contracting activity is exclusively focused on Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511), reflecting a deep specialization in bespoke software development, system integration, and mission-critical application modernization. She routinely engages with defense and federal IT contractors capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant software solutions tailored to Coast Guard operational environments, including real-time data processing systems, vessel tracking platforms, and cyber-secure communication tools. Her procurement patterns show a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her evaluations emphasize performance history, system security certifications, and proven experience with DoD and DHS IT environments. Walker’s domain expertise centers on secure software engineering for maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations. She ensures all acquisitions meet stringent cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-53 and DoD SRG compliance, and supports the integration of software systems with legacy Coast Guard infrastructure. Her work is foundational to sustaining the technological edge required for national maritime security.