Katherine M. Zabawa

Katherine M. Zabawa serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, medical support systems, and communications infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. Her work directly supports operational continuity by securing specialized services that maintain safe, secure, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and mission-critical assets. Zabawa maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining established service providers with agile small business partners to deliver tailored solutions in facility operations, security systems, and technical support. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses across multiple categories. The remaining half are competitively awarded without set-asides, ensuring broad market access while maintaining compliance with statutory obligations. Zabawa’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a significant emphasis on digital infrastructure and information systems. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in cybersecurity, IT support, and mission communications. Her domain knowledge extends to facility sustainment and medical logistics, positioning her as a key operator in Air Force installation modernization efforts.