Cathie E Richardson

Cathie E. Richardson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. She specializes in the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing primarily on engineering and information technology services. Her work supports the agency’s procurement mission by delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while upholding transparency, competition, and regulatory integrity in all acquisition activities. While specific contractor names are not available, Richardson’s portfolio reflects consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those capable of delivering specialized engineering and computer-related services. Her contracting patterns emphasize competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, fostering relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors. She prioritizes performance-based contracting and leverages performance metrics to ensure accountability and service quality across vendor partnerships. Richardson demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 12.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a deliberate approach to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in technical domains such as systems engineering, infrastructure design, software development, and IT modernization. She routinely procures professional services involving technical analysis, system integration, cybersecurity support, and custom software solutions, requiring contractors with proven capabilities in federal compliance, agile methodologies, and performance-based outcomes.