Kathleen Byrne

Kathleen J Byrne is associated with a procurement office characterized by a strong emphasis on specialized hardware and industrial manufacturing acquisitions. The agency's procurement patterns show a significant preference for unrestricted competitions, with the majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The technical focus of this office is heavily centered on advanced electronics and precision machinery. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in the manufacturing of bare printed circuit boards and miscellaneous general purpose machinery. Additionally, the office manages acquisitions for ball and roller bearing manufacturing, communications equipment, and the production of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments.