Joanna Catsamaki

Joanna Catsamaki serves as a secondary procurement contact within the Acquisitions - RPSo Frankfurt office of the U.S. Department of State, supporting the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure projects sustaining U.S. diplomatic missions abroad. She facilitates the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts essential to the construction, maintenance, and modernization of embassy and consulate facilities, ensuring compliance with federal building codes, safety standards, and international operational requirements. Her work primarily supports facility-related acquisitions, including structural upgrades, mechanical systems, and utility infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s mission to safeguard U.S. personnel and operations through resilient, code-compliant global infrastructure. Catsamaki collaborates regularly with a select group of international and domestic contractors, including Athora Belgium, Saif Contracting and Commercial Service, Sunflow Energy Corp, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in overseas construction, energy systems integration, and specialized building services tailored to high-security diplomatic environments. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capacity to operate in complex, geopolitically sensitive locations, often requiring coordination across multiple time zones and regulatory frameworks. Her procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and global operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance and compliance in high-risk environments. Catsamaki’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), with additional activity in water and sewer infrastructure and elevator manufacturing. She specializes in acquiring integrated facility systems that support energy efficiency, climate resilience, and security compliance—ensuring U.S. diplomatic posts remain fully operational, safe, and compliant with State Department global standards.