Gregory Cate

Gregory Cate serves as Deputy Senior Procurement Executive within the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Agency Code: 693JK4), where he oversees strategic acquisition planning and contract execution for mission-critical administrative, security, and IT infrastructure services. In this senior leadership role, he ensures alignment of procurement activities with the agency’s mandate to support secure, efficient, and technologically advanced operations for federal transportation leadership. His portfolio encompasses high-stakes acquisitions in cybersecurity, physical security systems, workforce development, and operational support services, requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies. Cate plays a pivotal role in shaping acquisition strategy to meet evolving security and modernization priorities at the highest levels of DOT leadership. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Cate maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by partnerships with firms specializing in integrated security solutions, management consulting, and professional training services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term relationships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable systems. He routinely engages both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to ensure technical excellence and operational resilience across mission-critical programs. Cate demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a balanced allocation of set-asides: 60% of acquisitions are open to full and open competition, while 20% are reserved for 8(a) certified firms and another 20% for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining competitive rigor. His pattern of awarding to 8(a) and small business concerns underscores a proactive effort to cultivate a diverse, capable supplier base aligned with federal socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories: Security Systems Services (561621), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Special Needs Transportation (485991), and Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920). These reflect a specialized domain expertise in securing executive-level operations through integrated security, leadership development, and mission support services, all tailored to the unique demands of a high-profile federal office.