Jason Kattman

Jason Kattman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to ensure equitable access to federal nutrition assistance programs. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for professional services critical to program integrity, data modernization, and operational efficiency, including policy analysis, system design, and communications support. His work directly enables FNS to modernize SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program through evidence-based procurement strategies aligned with FAR and agency-specific compliance requirements. Kattman collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, primarily engaging consulting firms, systems design providers, and advertising agencies that bring technical expertise in federal nutrition program administration. He fosters long-term partnerships with contractors capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions for complex public health initiatives, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation in contract management. His procurement approach prioritizes clarity in statement of work development and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals to ensure alignment with FNS’s strategic objectives. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kattman consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), with approximately 40% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand access for small, capable firms capable of delivering high-quality administrative and technical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting), 541512 (computer systems design), 541511 (custom programming), and 541810 (advertising services). He routinely procures services supporting program evaluation frameworks, digital platform development, data analytics infrastructure, and public outreach campaigns—domains requiring deep understanding of federal nutrition policy and regulatory compliance.