Kathy P Klein

Kathy P. Klein serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology acquisitions aligned with federal procurement regulations and socioeconomic objectives. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient procurement of mission-critical IT services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses custom software development, cloud infrastructure, and specialized computing services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation through clear statement of work development and robust contract administration. Klein maintains strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, as well as firms specializing in custom programming and data hosting services. Her contracting approach prioritizes competitive solicitation methods that foster innovation and vendor accountability, often leveraging multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to ensure agility and scalability. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into enforceable contract requirements, ensuring alignment with performance metrics and delivery timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Klein consistently directs over 80% of her acquisitions to 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. An additional 10% of her awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with only 10% left open to all competitors. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for contractor performance and compliance. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which constitutes half of her portfolio, followed by 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). She routinely procures software development, systems integration, web hosting, and managed IT support services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of modern cloud architectures, agile development methodologies, and cybersecurity-aligned procurement practices.