Katherine C Laskey

Katherine C. Laskey serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services acquisitions, with a distinct focus on engineering and technical support services that enable mission-critical infrastructure and operational capabilities. Katherine maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of industry partners, including established engineering firms and niche technical service providers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering high-complexity engineering solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and robust contract oversight to ensure deliverables align with technical specifications and mission needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than targeting specific small business categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency priorities that emphasize capability over certification. Katherine’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering support. She regularly acquires services related to design, analysis, testing, and technical consulting for infrastructure, systems integration, and technical feasibility studies. Her domain expertise lies in managing contracts for complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects requiring specialized certifications, compliance with industry standards, and adherence to federal technical guidelines.