Kathy Trice

Kathrine Trice serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. Her work supports mission-critical health and professional services procurement, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She specializes in complex service-based contracts, particularly in the healthcare and professional services sectors, and works closely with program managers to align procurement strategies with operational needs. Her role is central to ensuring that agency objectives are met through legally sound, competitively awarded contracts. While specific contractor names are not available, Kathrine consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and ambulatory care providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based relationships that emphasize accountability, quality of service delivery, and regulatory compliance. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in clear performance metrics and contract oversight, ensuring that deliverables meet both technical and socioeconomic objectives. Kathrine demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 77.8% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Her procurement patterns prioritize inclusive contracting, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for contract performance and oversight. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621111 (Offices of Physicians), where she manages contracts for outpatient medical services, followed by 621999 (Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services) and 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services). She also procures professional services under 541990 and 541611, including management consulting and technical support. Her expertise centers on health care delivery systems, clinical support services, and administrative consulting, demonstrating deep familiarity with the regulatory and operational demands of federally funded health and human services programs.