Katherine M. Roberts

Katherine M. Roberts supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041) in executing mission-critical procurement activities essential to maritime operational readiness. She manages the acquisition of specialized equipment and services critical to maritime surveillance, navigation system modernization, vessel safety systems, and infrastructure sustainment. Her portfolio includes high-priority procurements for electronic assembly, communication infrastructure, and facility maintenance, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have access to reliable, up-to-date capabilities for search and rescue, law enforcement, and port security missions. Roberts operates within a framework aligned with federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing technical precision and mission alignment in all contracting decisions. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Roberts engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs and technical specialists in maritime electronics and infrastructure support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors capable of delivering customized solutions for complex maritime environments, often working with firms experienced in military-grade compliance, environmental durability, and rapid deployment logistics. Roberts demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 76.3% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient supplier base of small, innovative firms, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB entities. Her contracting approach prioritizes equitable access and capacity building within the small business community, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s broader socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511130, indicating significant activity in software publishing and mission-specific application development for maritime operations. She also regularly procures transportation equipment supplies, electronic assembly services, and drywall and insulation contracting for facility sustainment. This technical blend underscores her expertise in integrating digital systems with physical infrastructure to support Coast Guard readiness across diverse operational theaters.