Kate Higgins

Kate Higgins serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of facility support and maintenance services across federal operations. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely, transparent, and competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based acquisitions, including landscaping, janitorial, residential remodeling, and transportation support activities. She works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to develop solicitation strategies that align with agency needs, ensuring contracts are structured for performance-based outcomes and efficient lifecycle management. While specific contractor names are not available, Kate Higgins maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering facility services under competitive and set-aside mechanisms. She engages with both large service providers and small businesses, fostering relationships grounded in compliance, accountability, and performance metrics. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a preference for clear performance standards and robust evaluation criteria to ensure value and quality in delivered services. Kate demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of her awards issued under full and open competition and 16.7% reserved for 8(a) certified small businesses. This pattern reflects a balanced approach to promoting small business participation while maintaining competitive integrity. Her consistent use of the 8(a) program indicates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561720 (Janitorial Services), 236118 (Residential Remodelers), and 488999 (All Other Support Activities for Transportation). These categories reflect deep expertise in facility and infrastructure support services, requiring specialized knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental compliance, and performance-based service delivery frameworks. Kate’s technical proficiency ensures that contracts are structured to meet operational demands while promoting sustainability and workforce development in the built environment.