Kate Petek

Katherine E. Petek serves as a key procurement lead within the Virginia Contracting Activity, operating under the Defense Intelligence Agency to support mission-critical intelligence capabilities. She manages complex acquisitions for advanced technical services essential to national intelligence operations, including custom software development, systems analysis, and engineering services that enable real-time data exploitation and classified operational support. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to enhance intelligence processing through cutting-edge research and development in physical and engineering sciences, ensuring timely delivery of secure, high-performance solutions for defense and intelligence communities. Petek cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in systems integration, software engineering, and technical consulting services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently partners with mid-tier and emerging technology providers capable of delivering classified, compliant solutions under stringent security protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes agility, innovation, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving intelligence requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 25% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the pool of qualified vendors, prioritizing small businesses with expertise in technical services and information technology. This commitment ensures broad market access while reinforcing the agency’s mandate to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Petek’s primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 423430 (Computer Equipment Wholesalers), reflecting her specialization in software development, systems design, and hardware integration for intelligence platforms. She frequently procures tailored analytical tools, secure data processing systems, and mission-specific computing infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense-oriented information technology domains.