Katie E. Freeman

Katie E. Freeman serves as a Contracting Officer at Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency within the Department of Defense responsible for enabling enterprise-wide administrative and operational efficiency. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurements for professional services that underpin DoD institutional modernization, including research, education, and organizational support functions. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on mission-critical consulting, technical analysis, and administrative infrastructure services that directly support DoD’s strategic transformation goals. Freeman maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-sector consulting, operational support, and institutional services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance metrics, and compliance with federal acquisition standards to ensure mission continuity and accountability. She exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, allocating equal portions of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides and No Set-Aside procurements, demonstrating both support for small business participation and the need for scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. While she actively leverages small business capabilities under FAR 19.5, her approach remains mission-driven, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic status when required by operational urgency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), where she sources training, curriculum development, and workforce readiness programs, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development) and NAICS 813920 (Professional Organizations). This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring analytical, strategic, and institutional support services that enhance DoD’s decision-making capacity and organizational effectiveness.