Kathern Kopp

Kathern Kopp supports the operational and human capital missions of the Peace Corps Office of Administrative and Contract Management (OACM) by managing critical procurement activities that ensure the safety, readiness, and institutional capacity of global volunteers. She oversees the acquisition of specialized services essential to mission success, including background investigations, medical support coordination, workforce training, and digital infrastructure solutions. Her contracting portfolio is strategically aligned with the agency’s priority to safeguard volunteers and sustain a resilient, globally deployed workforce through compliant, performance-based acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Kopp maintains a consistent working relationship with Biometrics4All, Inc., a key vendor providing advanced biometric and personal background investigation services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for specialized, mission-critical contractors with proven expertise in security clearance support and sensitive data handling. She engages vendors through competitive, full-and-open solicitations as well as small business set-asides, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, reliability, and service quality. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded through full-and-open competition. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining access to high-caliber service providers capable of meeting the Peace Corps’ stringent operational requirements. Kopp’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) and NAICS 541820 (Public Relations Agencies), reflecting her role in securing vetting services to protect volunteer safety and strategic communications support to enhance public engagement and institutional outreach. Her expertise spans security compliance, risk mitigation, and mission-aligned public messaging, making her a key enabler of the Peace Corps’ global operational integrity.