Kathy Garee

Kathy Garee serves as a primary point of contact within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) under the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically supporting the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). In this capacity, she supports the agency's mission to develop and procure medical countermeasures to ensure national readiness for public health emergencies, focusing on the research, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutics. The agency's contractor landscape includes a variety of specialized vendors, with significant awards going to organizations such as Shionogi, Inc, Rho Federal Systems Division, Inc., Pharm-Olam, LLC, Icon Government and Public Health Solutions, Inc., and Technical Resources International, Inc. Vendors active at this agency typically specialize in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and public health solutions. Based on available procurement data, there is no recorded preference for set-aside categories, with 100% of identified activity falling under No Set-Aside designations. Kathy Garee's procurement focus is centered exclusively on NAICS 541714, specializing in Research and Development in Biotechnology. This technical domain expertise aligns with the agency's strategic priorities regarding pandemic influenza preparedness and the acceleration of vaccine antigen and adjuvant manufacturing.