Kathy E. Ekstrom

Kate Ekstrom operates within a procurement environment focused on aviation and specialized technical services. Based on the agency's contracting patterns, her office manages acquisitions that support air transportation infrastructure and aircraft manufacturing. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement strategy, with a significant portion of awards designated as No Set-Aside. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, with a notable percentage of contracts allocated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a specific focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The agency's industry focus is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and aviation sectors. Primary procurement activity centers on other support activities for air transportation and the manufacturing of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Additionally, the office manages requirements for security systems services and satellite telecommunications, indicating a technical domain expertise in aviation logistics and secure communications.