Katherine Sutliff

Katherine Sutliff serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical goods and services aligned with agency objectives. Her acquisitions are primarily focused on the procurement of bottled water and related beverage products, requiring precise adherence to quality, safety, and supply chain standards. She works closely with program managers and logistics teams to define technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and negotiate contract terms that ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Sutliff routinely engages with manufacturers and distributors certified to meet federal food and beverage procurement standards, including those compliant with FDA regulations and NSF International protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor accountability, fostering reliable partnerships with suppliers capable of consistent, large-scale production and distribution. She maintains a vendor-neutral stance, prioritizing performance, compliance, and value over preferred vendor relationships. Sutliff’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an operational emphasis on scalability, cost-efficiency, and supply chain reliability over targeted socioeconomic objectives, though she remains fully compliant with all applicable small business participation requirements under FAR Part 19. Her primary specialization lies in NAICS 312112 — Bottled Water Manufacturing — where she procures packaged drinking water, mineral water, and other non-alcoholic beverages for institutional or operational use. Her expertise includes evaluating manufacturing capabilities, packaging standards, shelf-life compliance, and cold-chain logistics, positioning her as a specialist in the food and beverage supply segment within federal procurement.