Karen A. Capie

Karen A. Capie serves as a Printing Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition of professional printing and related technical services to support agency communications and operational needs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering cost-effective, high-quality print solutions that meet stringent security and quality standards. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, and managing contract performance for a range of printing-related services, from digital and offset printing to document management and secure distribution. Capie plays a critical role in aligning procurement activities with agency-wide goals for efficiency, accessibility, and regulatory adherence. Capie maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in commercial printing, graphic design, and technical publishing services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms offering scalable, on-demand printing capabilities and secure document handling. Her working relationships are characterized by a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal compliance, data security protocols, and timely delivery of complex print projects. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance transparency and adherence to contract specifications. Capie’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” She does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead focusing on technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and service reliability as primary selection criteria. This approach underscores a mission-driven emphasis on operational continuity over socioeconomic targeting. Her procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, which encompasses specialized printing services, document reproduction, and technical publishing. She procures services including high-volume digital printing, color management, binding and finishing, secure document serialization, and print-on-demand solutions. Her expertise lies in navigating the technical nuances of commercial print production within federal regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with accessibility, confidentiality, and environmental standards.