Katie Reeder

Katie Reeder serves as the NNMI and Operations Manager at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she oversees the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical technology and operational support services essential to modernizing the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. In this role, she leads the procurement of digital examination systems, cybersecurity solutions, and data infrastructure services that underpin USPTO’s mission to ensure efficient, secure, and accessible patent and trademark services. Her acquisitions span complex IT modernization initiatives, cloud-based computing platforms, and specialized technical support services, requiring deep coordination with engineering, cybersecurity, and user experience teams to align contracting outcomes with strategic modernization goals. Reeder maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, both of which provide specialized intellectual property analytics and technical implementation services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships, favoring vendors with proven expertise in IP data systems, automated examination tools, and secure data hosting environments. She prioritizes contractors capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and interoperable solutions that integrate seamlessly with USPTO’s legacy and next-generation platforms. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Reeder consistently allocates 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation among small business vendors. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on broad small business eligibility to encourage competition and diversity in the supplier base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519), and Information Services (511210), reflecting her specialization in software development, systems integration, and digital infrastructure. She procures services related to patent search automation, cloud-hosted data repositories, and user-facing public portals, requiring deep technical acumen in IP data architectures and federal IT compliance standards.