Kathleen M. Fleming

Kathleen M. Fleming serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing the agency’s mission through transparent, efficient, and equitable contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily includes service-based acquisitions across diverse support sectors, with a focus on non-defense, civilian operational needs. Fleming routinely handles both sealed bid and negotiated procurements, leveraging competitive methods to ensure value and accountability in every transaction. While specific contractor names are not available, Fleming maintains consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized service providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, relationship-based partnerships that emphasize performance, compliance, and responsiveness. She works closely with vendors to clarify solicitation requirements, facilitate pre-proposal conferences, and ensure adherence to socioeconomic goals, fostering an environment of trust and regulatory integrity. Fleming demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional quarter are designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her consistent use of these set-asides underscores a proactive approach to meeting federal small business contracting goals and promoting equitable access to government opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in four NAICS categories: Industrial Launderers (812332), All Other Support Services (561990), Sporting and Recreational Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423910), and All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699). These reflect a specialization in facility services, logistical support, recreational equipment distribution, and non-traditional educational programming. Fleming’s expertise spans the operational and administrative domains, ensuring that acquired goods and services align with mission-critical needs while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.