Katherine Lauer

Katherine Lauer serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and coordinating contracting activities to support her agency's operational mission. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for the majority of their procurement activity. Additionally, the agency utilizes HUBZone set-asides to support underserved communities, while a smaller portion of their contracting remains open to full and open competition. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in maritime and industrial maintenance. The primary area of expertise involves ship building and repairing, complemented by significant activity in metal coating and engraving services. Further technical specializations include the repair and maintenance of electronic, precision, and industrial machinery, as well as the procurement of translation and interpretation services.