Kara Stith

Kara Stith serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical and support services, playing a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission through strategic sourcing of high-value professional services. Her work centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with operational needs in science, technology, and support functions. She typically handles competitive solicitations under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials structures, focusing on service-based contracts that require technical rigor and performance-based outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for open competition across a broad vendor base, with no exclusive reliance on any single entity. She engages with a diverse ecosystem of firms—including large integrators, mid-tier technical consultants, and niche service providers—fostering a transparent and equitable contracting environment. Her approach emphasizes merit-based selection, with a strong emphasis on technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic set-asides. Kara’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a deliberate focus on full and open competition. This pattern underscores a commitment to selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status, aligning with agency priorities that emphasize technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Her approach supports efficiency and value while maintaining strict adherence to FAR Part 6 and 15 guidelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in three NAICS categories: Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), and All Other Support Services (561990). She regularly acquires systems engineering, scientific research support, and specialized administrative services, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains including data analytics, laboratory operations, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions meet stringent performance, security, and compliance standards across science and technology portfolios.