Katelynn Waldock

Katelynn Waldock serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and security objectives. Her portfolio primarily involves negotiated procurements for telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity systems, and specialized IT services, requiring deep technical understanding and strategic negotiation skills to balance cost, performance, and risk. Waldock works closely with technical evaluators, legal counsel, and program stakeholders to structure solicitations that attract qualified vendors and deliver optimal outcomes for the agency’s operational needs. Waldock cultivates relationships with a diverse base of contractors specializing in telecommunications manufacturing, security systems integration, and computer-related services. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-reliability hardware and mission-specific software solutions. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based contracting, fostering partnerships with both large-scale manufacturers and niche technology providers who can meet stringent technical specifications and delivery timelines. Waldock’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under unrestricted solicitation criteria. This pattern indicates a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains fully compliant with all federal small business programs and may consider qualified small businesses when they demonstrate superior capability or innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), where she secures advanced communication devices and infrastructure components. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), demonstrating expertise in cybersecurity-enabled telecommunications and integrated protection systems. Her domain knowledge spans hardware engineering, network security protocols, and compliance with federal information assurance standards.