Cathy A. Schoonover

Cathy A. Schoonover serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of critical federal technology and engineering initiatives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirement validation and market research through award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical objectives. Her work centers on securing specialized technical services and high-precision manufacturing solutions, positioning her as a key contributor to the agency’s operational readiness and technological modernization efforts. While specific contractor names are not available, Schoonover maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering advanced engineering, systems integration, and facility management services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in aerospace, computing infrastructure, and technical support services. She engages both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering competitive environments that prioritize technical excellence and mission suitability over sole-source reliance. Schoonover’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing market access and leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified offerors, rather than targeting socioeconomic categories. Her approach prioritizes capability-based selection, ensuring that technical merit and performance history drive award decisions, consistent with the agency’s need for mission-critical reliability. Her primary procurement focus lies in Computer Facilities Management Services (NAICS 541513), Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), and specialized manufacturing sectors including aeronautical systems and navigation instrumentation (NAICS 334511 and 336413). These domains require deep technical understanding of cybersecurity-integrated infrastructure, avionics components, and mission-critical computing environments. Schoonover’s expertise enables her to effectively evaluate proposals for complex, high-assurance systems, ensuring acquired solutions meet stringent performance, interoperability, and sustainment standards.