Katherine A. Deters

Katherine A. Deters serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in information technology and electronic systems procurement. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and strategic contracting practices across technical domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services and products related to computer systems design, custom software development, and electronic computer manufacturing, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and digital modernization initiatives. Deters applies full lifecycle contract management expertise—from solicitation through award and administration—to ensure alignment with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based outcomes. While specific contractor names are not available, Deters maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem that includes both large prime contractors and small businesses delivering IT solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, engaging with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable technology systems. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with cybersecurity and data integrity standards, ensuring mission readiness through reliable supply chain partnerships. Deters exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic opportunities, consistently leveraging small business set-asides to promote market competition and innovation. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her deliberate use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on expanding vendor diversity and enhancing resilience within the federal technology supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with significant activity in 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 511210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services). She specializes in acquiring enterprise-grade software solutions, embedded systems, and IT infrastructure services that support digital transformation, data analytics, and secure computing environments across federal operations.