Katie Gill

Katie Bott Gill serves as a procurement specialist focused on high-hazard industrial and specialized manufacturing acquisitions, driving the agency’s mission to secure critical materials and infrastructure components essential to national security and public safety. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring, with a primary emphasis on explosives manufacturing and related chemical processes. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards for mission-critical supplies. Her contractor relationships are concentrated within a narrow but highly specialized industrial base, primarily engaging manufacturers of explosives, propellants, and associated chemical formulations. She works closely with a small pool of qualified industrial vendors possessing specialized facilities, security clearances, and technical expertise in hazardous material production. Vendor partnerships are built on proven track records of regulatory compliance, supply chain reliability, and adherence to Department of Defense and ATF standards, with limited reliance on broad commercial suppliers. Katie’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 94% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates approximately 6% of opportunities to socioeconomic programs, including 8(a) competed contracts and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding participation from certified small businesses in niche industrial sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), where she sources highly regulated chemical compounds, detonators, and containment systems. Secondary areas include paint and coating manufacturing for corrosion-resistant applications, as well as limited engineering services and construction contracts supporting specialized facilities. Her technical expertise centers on hazardous material handling, defense supply chain resilience, and compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards governing high-risk industrial procurement.