Katherine Cartoski

Katherine Cartoski supports the GSA/FAS Automotive Center in executing strategic procurement initiatives critical to the federal government’s motor vehicle fleet lifecycle. She manages acquisitions spanning vehicle procurement, maintenance services, and fleet logistics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with sustainability and modernization goals. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to deliver reliable, efficient, and low-emission transportation assets across federal operations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle cost analysis. She routinely handles complex contract actions under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and FAR Part 13 for simplified acquisitions, coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements for vehicle systems and service delivery. Cartoski maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, RRDS INC, US21 INC, AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., and CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE RENOVATION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering vehicle modifications, fleet maintenance solutions, and facility upgrades tailored to federal operational needs. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability through robust contract administration and post-award oversight. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cartoski consistently structures solicitations with a 62.5% total small business set-aside rate, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio regularly supports small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible entities, reinforcing the agency’s statutory obligations and fostering a diverse supplier base within the automotive and logistics sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336112 (Motor Vehicle Manufacturing), encompassing the acquisition of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and specialized fleet vehicles, including electric and hybrid models. She also engages in NAICS 561599 for fleet logistics and travel coordination services. Cartoski’s technical expertise centers on vehicle specifications, emissions compliance, and maintenance service level agreements, positioning her as a subject matter expert in federal automotive procurement and sustainable fleet management.