Cathy S. Hill

Cathy S. Hill serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7M8 Uspfo Activity IA ARNG under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of specialized training and operational support services critical to the Iowa National Guard’s domestic security mission. Her portfolio centers on technical instruction programs in counterdrug operations, law enforcement tactics, and personnel readiness, ensuring state-level units are equipped to execute narcotics interdiction and surveillance missions. Hill is responsible for end-to-end procurement execution, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration, consistently aligning acquisitions with federal acquisition regulations and Army-specific operational priorities. She maintains established relationships with key contractors including TRIPLEX ENTERPRISES, L.L.C., Cardno TEC-Leidos, LLC, and ECOLOGY MIR GROUP LLC, all of which provide mission-critical infrastructure, training systems, and technical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions in facility construction, training equipment, and operational logistics. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on vendor reliability, technical expertise, and compliance with federal standards. Hill demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that contracts are accessible to a diverse pool of qualified vendors without reliance on large business set-asides or subcontracting plans. Her approach reinforces the Army’s mandate to foster economic opportunity while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a specialization in constructing and modifying training facilities, operational centers, and support infrastructure for National Guard units. She procures turnkey construction services, site preparation, and facility upgrades tailored to secure, high-integrity training environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-related construction and mission-aligned infrastructure development.