Kathleen Hopkins

Kathleen M. Hopkins serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technology and communications sectors. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s contracting strategy, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical technology initiatives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, telecommunications equipment, and software solutions, with a strong emphasis on securing innovative, scalable systems that support operational efficiency and national infrastructure needs. Hopkins routinely oversees solicitations from initial requirement development through contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and statutory procurement guidelines. Her contractor relationships span a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in IT modernization, communications hardware manufacturing, and systems integration. She maintains collaborative engagements with both large-capability firms and small business concerns, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical excellence and cost-effectiveness. Hopkins is known for encouraging vendor innovation through performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, which enhances accountability and outcomes across awarded contracts. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Hopkins consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor access, with frequent use of total small business set-asides and a measured balance between open and restricted competitions. While specific socioeconomic designations like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are not dominant, her emphasis on small business eligibility ensures robust participation across the spectrum of eligible firms. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to computer-related services, software publishing, and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. She regularly procures custom software development, network infrastructure, data systems, and telecommunications hardware, demonstrating deep familiarity with emerging technologies in digital services and electronic systems integration. Hopkins’ expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with acquisition strategy to deliver mission-ready solutions through compliant, efficient contracting practices.