Katie E. Derra

Katie E. Derra serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM MICC FDO Ft Bragg, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness at one of the nation’s largest military installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on garrison services, infrastructure support, and mission-critical technical systems, ensuring that base operations—including lodging, food services, communications, and administrative functions—remain fully resourced and compliant with federal contracting standards. Her work directly enables the daily functionality of active-duty units and support personnel by securing essential services that maintain force readiness and quality of life. Derra maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SILVER NATIONAL CORP., A TO B CREATIONS INC, and TACTICAL ELECTRONICS AND MILITARY SUPPLY L.L.C., who provide specialized services ranging from facilities support to tactical electronics and IT infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that align with the Army’s operational tempo and security requirements. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in military environments and a capacity to deliver under dynamic field conditions. Her contracting activity reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 37% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5.3% awarded through the 8(a) program. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her portfolio demonstrates intentional inclusion of small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering niche technical and administrative services critical to garrison operations. Derra’s primary NAICS focus areas include administrative management consulting, facilities support services, computing infrastructure, and professional technical services, reflecting her expertise in procuring integrated operational support solutions. She routinely acquires services related to data processing, facility maintenance, communications equipment, and mission support systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and logistical demands of large-scale military installations.