Kathleen Rechenberg

Katie Rechenberg serves as a Contract Specialist within the Cincinnati Acquisition Division of the Environmental Protection Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of advancing environmental science and regulatory compliance. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical services and specialized equipment, with a focus on environmental consulting, laboratory instrumentation, and operational support solutions that enable evidence-based environmental decision-making. Her work ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and supports mission-critical programs in monitoring, risk assessment, and environmental remediation. Rechenberg maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including BIOSPYDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Boh Environmental, L.L.C., VERINA CONSULTING GROUP LLC, and GREENLIFETECH CORP, among others. These partnerships are primarily centered on high-precision environmental analysis, scientific consulting, and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering collaborative, results-driven vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (8.7%) and 8(a) competed awards (4.3%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. These patterns indicate a deliberate effort to maintain a competitive marketplace while ensuring equitable access for certified small and disadvantaged businesses. Rechenberg’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in technical advisory services for environmental compliance and data-driven program management. She also regularly procures related services under NAICS 541519 and 541690, including computer systems support and specialized scientific consulting, ensuring the agency has access to cutting-edge analytical tools and expert guidance across environmental science domains.