katie C. Washington

Katie C. Washington serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Benning under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain military installation readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and Army-specific policies. She primarily manages service-based contracts supporting facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and operational infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mandate to maintain safe, functional, and resilient garrison environments for Army training and personnel support. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Washington cultivates consistent partnerships with small and mid-sized vendors specializing in installation support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting models that emphasize accountability, quality assurance, and timely delivery of essential services. She actively engages with vendors through pre-solicitation outreach and industry days to foster transparency and competitive bidding, reinforcing trust and reliability in the acquisition process. Washington demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, supplemented by targeted set-asides for women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and 8(a) certified firms. Her deliberate allocation of contracts to these categories underscores a strategic alignment with federal mandates to promote equitable economic opportunity while expanding the pool of qualified, mission-capable vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562111 (solid waste collection), 541620 (environmental consulting), 238320 (painting and wall covering), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), and 561720 (janitorial services). These categories reflect her technical expertise in sustaining physical infrastructure and environmental health on military installations, ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards and operational readiness requirements through specialized, high-integrity service delivery.