Jeffery Kathman

Jeffery Kathman serves as a key procurement lead within the W7M8 Uspfo Activity IA ARNG, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to enhance Iowa National Guard readiness through specialized training and operational support. He manages acquisitions for technical instruction programs in counterdrug operations, law enforcement tactics, and personnel readiness, ensuring alignment with federal defense and domestic security objectives. His portfolio primarily includes service-based contracts for training systems, tactical equipment integration, and logistical support, often requiring compliance with Army Regulation 715-1 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for mission-critical capabilities. Kathman maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including Triplex Enterprises, L.L.C., Cardno TEC-Leidos, LLC, and Ecology Mir Group LLC, each providing niche expertise in counterdrug training systems, operational planning support, and environmental compliance services. His procurement approach favors long-term, performance-based agreements with vendors demonstrating proven experience in military and law enforcement environments, emphasizing technical proficiency and mission alignment over volume-based sourcing. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kathman prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 78% of his awards designated for small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster local economic resilience and diversify the contractor base. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, his pattern indicates a preference for general small business eligibility, encouraging broad participation across service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and woman-owned firms. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), the latter reflecting accommodation needs for extended training deployments. Additional categories include commercial building construction, truck trailer manufacturing, and sporting goods production—indicating a diverse operational footprint that supports both field training infrastructure and equipment sustainment for state-level defense missions.