Kathy Eder

Kathy R. Eder serves as a Contract Specialist within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, where she plays a pivotal role in executing federal procurement activities that advance the agency’s trust responsibilities to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native villages. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning infrastructure, security, technical services, and operational support, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with tribal self-determination goals. Her work directly supports modernization initiatives in education, facilities, and public safety on tribal lands, emphasizing timely, transparent, and culturally responsive procurement practices. Eder maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SEALASKA CONSTRUCTORS LLC, TEPA EC, LLC, GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., CGI FEDERAL INC., and COOPER ZIETZ ENGINEERS, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large federal contractors providing enterprise-level solutions and Native-owned businesses delivering specialized services tailored to tribal community needs. Her procurement approach prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and cultural competency, often leveraging long-term vendor engagement to ensure continuity in mission-critical programs. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (71.0%), Eder demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a notable emphasis on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-asides—specific authorities unique to the Department of the Interior. These set-asides, totaling nearly 11.3% of her portfolio, reflect a deliberate strategy to empower Native-owned businesses and promote economic development within tribal communities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 561621 (Security Systems Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 922140 (Correctional Institutions), and 621511 (Medical Laboratories). This technical breadth underscores her expertise in acquiring IT systems, physical security infrastructure, facility maintenance, and health-related services critical to tribal operations and public safety.