Katrina Gallagher

Katrina Gallagher serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized technical equipment and information technology services in support of federal operational requirements. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, facilitating competitive bidding processes, and aligning purchasing decisions with mission-critical needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses analytical instruments, electronic testing equipment, and computer hardware, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical specifications and supply chain dynamics. Gallagher ensures acquisitions are competitively sourced, thoroughly documented, and aligned with statutory procurement frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Gallagher maintains a procurement environment that prioritizes engagement with small businesses and specialized manufacturers. Her contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities in laboratory instrumentation and electronic signal measurement systems. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships through clear solicitation language, timely evaluations, and transparent communication, encouraging both established suppliers and emerging small businesses to participate in the acquisition lifecycle. Gallagher demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 61% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive effort to promote equitable market access and build a diverse supplier base, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of economic inclusion and resilience in the federal supply chain. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals). She regularly acquires precision testing devices, calibration equipment, and embedded computing systems used in scientific and technical applications. This specialization demonstrates deep domain expertise in high-precision instrumentation and electronic systems procurement, requiring close coordination with technical stakeholders to ensure performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.