Cathy Keith

Cathy F. Keith serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for hazardous waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and environmental stewardship objectives. She plays a critical role in executing mission-critical contracts that support public health and environmental safety, typically handling complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 16 and Part 37. Her work involves developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating technical and cost proposals, and administering contracts with rigorous performance metrics to ensure contractor accountability and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with qualified environmental services vendors, including firms capable of handling regulated waste streams, treatment technologies, and compliance reporting. She fosters partnerships with vendors possessing specialized technical expertise in hazardous material handling, permitting, and disposal protocols, often requiring ISO 14001 certification and EPA compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and contract oversight to ensure environmental and operational integrity. Cathy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 75% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Her portfolio includes a balanced mix of Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), 8(a) competed contracts, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, with a smaller but consistent allocation to HUBZone firms. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses while maintaining competitive rigor and program effectiveness. Her exclusive focus on NAICS 562211—Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal—underscores deep technical expertise in environmental remediation, waste characterization, transportation logistics, and treatment technologies such as incineration, chemical stabilization, and secure landfill disposal. She procures services requiring specialized permits, engineering controls, and regulatory reporting, ensuring contractors meet stringent EPA and DOT standards. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with federal environmental mandates and sustainability goals.