Kathleen A Gregory

Kathleen A. Gregory serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical and scientific domains. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses analytical laboratory instrumentation, scientific consulting services, and testing laboratory support, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. Gregory routinely handles competitive sealed bids, negotiated procurements, and task order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, ensuring alignment with agency operational needs and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering high-precision scientific equipment and specialized technical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and robust evaluation criteria to ensure technical excellence and value. She maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, fostering competition while prioritizing quality and compliance. Gregory demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 21% of her awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 1% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. The overwhelming majority of her acquisitions—nearly 80%—are unrestricted, reflecting a strategic balance between broad competition and targeted socioeconomic opportunities. Her pattern aligns with federal goals to promote equitable access while maintaining fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in procuring sophisticated scientific instruments, followed by NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). This specialization reflects a technical domain centered on laboratory operations, analytical validation, and quality assurance services, requiring deep familiarity with standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and Good Laboratory Practices.