Kathrine T. Budd

Kathrine T. Budd serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the defense and aerospace sectors. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations under the FAR and DFARS. Her portfolio primarily centers on high-technology systems and engineering services critical to national defense capabilities, with a strong emphasis on technical rigor and risk mitigation in mission-critical acquisitions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of aircraft components and specialized defense subsystems, as well as engineering firms providing design, integration, and technical support services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities in aerospace systems, alongside a measured openness to small business innovation. She maintains a disciplined approach to vendor selection, prioritizing performance history, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability. Kathrine’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with approximately 90.9% of her acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating roughly 9.1% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals without over-reliance on targeted programs. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, which constitutes over 80% of her acquisitions. She also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and specialized components under NAICS 336419 and 334413, reflecting deep expertise in aerospace systems, guided missile subsystems, and semiconductor-based avionics. Her technical domain knowledge spans propulsion systems, flight control hardware, and embedded electronics, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical defense procurement.