Cathy Y. Butler

Cathy Y. Butler serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition and contract management of critical aerospace and space-based sustainment initiatives. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure. She manages complex, technical procurements spanning research and development, systems engineering, and mission-critical support services, often requiring specialized expertise in defense aerospace technologies and space domain awareness. Her role is pivotal in translating operational requirements into legally compliant, performance-based contracts that maintain the Air Force’s strategic advantage in contested environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Butler consistently engages with a diverse pool of professional service providers, including prime contractors with deep domain knowledge in defense systems sustainment and technical integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical rigor, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-assurance solutions for classified and unclassified aerospace programs. She prioritizes vendor accountability, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, and seamless integration with existing Air Force logistics and maintenance ecosystems. Butler’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet mission-critical technical demands, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations and may include small business subcontracting requirements where technically appropriate. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring her specialization in advanced engineering analysis, systems integration, and mission support R&D. She routinely procures services related to satellite sustainment, navigation system modernization, command and control architecture upgrades, and technical data management for space-based assets.