Kathleen Manigo-Lewis

Kathleen Manigo-Lewis serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions – Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and technical services to support global diplomatic operations. She manages complex acquisitions for IT modernization, cybersecurity solutions, and facility support systems essential to the safety and operational continuity of U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Her work centers on contracting for custom software development, systems integration, and technical services that enable secure, resilient diplomatic environments, often under stringent international compliance and security requirements. She maintains consistent relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC, all of which deliver specialized IT and security services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical rigor, favoring vendors with proven experience in secure cloud environments, custom programming, and mission-critical systems support. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure alignment with State Department security protocols and international operational demands, fostering long-term, results-driven partnerships. Manigo-Lewis’s portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting strategy is focused on mission necessity and technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by operational readiness and system integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), accounting for 75% of her portfolio, with additional activity in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). She specializes in procuring bespoke software development, secure network solutions, data analytics platforms, and integrated IT support services tailored to the unique demands of overseas diplomatic missions, demonstrating deep expertise in secure systems engineering and mission-aligned technology acquisition.