Kate E. Zeuschner

Kate E. Zeuschner serves as a Contract Specialist 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 the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily centers on training and educational services, with a strong emphasis on professional development and institutional support contracts. Zeuschner routinely handles simplified acquisitions and contract actions under the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds, often utilizing FAR Part 12 for commercial item procurements to streamline sourcing and enhance vendor responsiveness. While specific contractor names are not available, Zeuschner maintains a balanced engagement with both large-capability providers and small business vendors, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize responsiveness, past performance, and technical capability. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparent solicitation practices and clear evaluation criteria, encouraging broad market participation and timely contract execution. She consistently collaborates with industry stakeholders to clarify requirements and promote fair competition, ensuring alignment with agency mission needs. Zeuschner demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal distribution between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, leveraging set-asides to expand opportunities for small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to maximize small business access while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), where she sources curriculum design, instructor-led training, and learning management systems. Secondary categories include NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for conference and training accommodations, and NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) for administrative and logistical support. Her domain expertise centers on workforce development, adult learning methodologies, and institutional training infrastructure.