Karen Doig

Karen Doig serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical services through efficient, transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on food service operations and management consulting engagements. She routinely executes contracts under simplified acquisition procedures and competitive sealed bidding, ensuring rigorous oversight and value for the government. Karen maintains a broad and inclusive contractor base, engaging with both large prime contractors and small businesses across the food service and management consulting sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently fosters competitive environments that encourage innovation and performance-based outcomes. Her approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor accountability and service quality. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic targeting. This approach underscores her commitment to efficiency and fairness, ensuring that the best-qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are selected based on technical merit and past performance. Karen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). She procures comprehensive dining services for institutional settings, including meal planning, nutritional compliance, and operational logistics, as well as strategic advisory services related to organizational efficiency, process improvement, and public sector management. Her expertise spans operational contracting and performance-based service acquisition, making her a key steward of mission-enabling support services.