Katie Bott

Katie Bott serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and defense-related technical systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure high-precision instrumentation and specialized metal components essential for national security and aerospace applications. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, alongside ornamental and architectural metalwork used in critical infrastructure and military installations. Bott ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while driving efficiency and technical accuracy across the contracting lifecycle, from requirements definition to contract award and administration. Her contractor relationships are centered on niche manufacturers with proven capabilities in precision engineering and defense-compliant fabrication. She routinely engages with small to mid-sized firms possessing specialized certifications and technical expertise in aerospace-grade materials and custom metal fabrication. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her award patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards, fostering long-term partnerships built on quality, reliability, and regulatory adherence. Bott exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of her awards directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate focus on veteran-owned enterprises with technical capabilities in advanced manufacturing. The majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, but she strategically employs SDVOSB set-asides to enhance veteran business participation without compromising technical requirements or schedule integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for avionics and navigation systems and NAICS 332323 for architectural and ornamental metal fabrication. She specializes in procuring mission-critical components such as radar housings, guidance system enclosures, and custom structural metal assemblies, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, material certifications, and quality assurance protocols essential to defense and aerospace supply chains.