Katie Hughes

Katie Hughes serves as a Contract Specialist within the General Services Administration’s FAS/GSS/QSCBC/Assisted Contracting Branch A, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for institutional and office furniture systems that support federal workspace modernization and operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and GSA’s strategic priorities for durable, code-compliant, and ergonomic furnishings. She specializes in acquiring seating, storage, partitions, and other institutional-grade furnishings used across federal agencies, aligning acquisitions with broader goals of efficiency, sustainability, and workplace functionality. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Katie collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of commercial-grade furniture, systems integrators, and engineering consultants who provide technical specifications and installation support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, delivery reliability, and adherence to federal standards. Katie’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency directives prioritizing broad market access and technical merit over socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains vigilant in identifying qualified small businesses that can meet stringent performance requirements without formal set-aside mechanisms. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Engineering Services (541330), underscoring her involvement in technology-enabled workspace solutions, as well as Satellite Telecommunications (517410) for integrated communication infrastructure. She also regularly procures Office Furniture Manufacturing (337214) and Marketing Consulting Services (541613), demonstrating expertise in both physical infrastructure and the strategic planning services needed to optimize federal work environments.