Kathleen Kathman

Kathleen M. Kathman serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and specialized support contracts, with a focus on administrative management consulting, veterinary services, and animal production operations. Kathman’s approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and regulatory integrity, ensuring that acquisitions align with agency needs and federal contracting standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Kathman routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and general service providers delivering management consulting, veterinary care, and operational support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions in niche service domains, often leveraging past performance and technical capability evaluations to ensure contractor suitability. Kathman demonstrates a measured but meaningful commitment to small business participation, with approximately 11.8% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms. Her contracting approach balances broad competition with targeted support for small business growth, in alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 112990 (Other Animal Production), and 541940 (Veterinary Services), reflecting expertise in operational efficiency, agricultural support, and animal health services. She regularly procures technical advisory services, livestock management solutions, and veterinary care contracts, demonstrating specialized knowledge in both professional services and niche biological support domains.