Kathleen M. Hines

Kathleen M. Hines serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across a diverse range of industrial and technical domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering competitive bidding environments, and delivering mission-critical goods and services through transparent, well-documented contract actions. Her portfolio primarily includes procurement of motor vehicle body systems, industrial machinery, engineering services, and computer facilities management, reflecting a blend of manufacturing and technical support requirements essential to operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, Hines maintains a balanced contracting approach, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple sectors. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15, and consistent use of negotiated procurements to achieve best-value outcomes. She routinely collaborates with vendors possessing relevant industry certifications and technical capabilities to meet stringent quality and delivery standards. Hines demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41.7% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business inclusion, aligning with federal goals to enhance market access and economic resilience within the supplier base. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), accounting for half of her acquisitions, alongside significant activity in computer facilities management (541513) and engineering services (541330). She also regularly procures industrial truck and boat manufacturing equipment, indicating expertise in both heavy industrial production and technical service support. Her domain knowledge spans mechanical systems integration, facility infrastructure, and technical service delivery, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in hybrid manufacturing and IT-enabled operations.