Katherine R Koch

Katherine Koch serves as a Contracting Officer within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, specifically assigned to the Assisted Contracting Branch A under the Quality Systems and Contracting Business Center. In this role, she manages the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for institutional and office furniture systems critical to federal workspace modernization initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation strategies, evaluating technical proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations for durable, code-compliant furnishings such as modular seating, storage units, and partition systems used across federal facilities. She plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisitions with GSA’s mission to deliver efficient, functional, and sustainable work environments for federal agencies. Katherine collaborates with a diverse range of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in commercial and institutional-grade furniture systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering high-volume, standardized furniture solutions under GSA schedules and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, production capacity, and adherence to ANSI/BIFMA standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate quality control, just-in-time delivery capabilities, and compliance with federal environmental and accessibility requirements. Katherine’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. She does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing competitive bidding based on technical merit, lifecycle cost, and delivery performance. This approach aligns with the branch’s mandate to secure large-scale, standardized furniture solutions efficiently across the federal enterprise. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture, Except Wood) and 332117 (Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in metal-framed furniture systems and engineered components used in high-traffic federal environments. She specializes in procuring modular, reconfigurable, and ergonomic furniture systems that meet federal workplace standards for durability, safety, and accessibility.