Katrina Van Dopp

Katrina Van Dopp serves as a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs centered on social science and humanities research. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, develops solicitation documents, conducts source selection evaluations, and negotiates contract terms to align with agency mission objectives. Her work supports the execution of critical research initiatives through competitive, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices, positioning her as a key steward of fiscal integrity and programmatic effectiveness within her domain. Van Dopp collaborates with a broad spectrum of research institutions, think tanks, and academic contractors specializing in qualitative and quantitative social science methodologies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in survey design, policy analysis, ethnographic research, and data interpretation services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven agreements that emphasize deliverables over inputs, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical competence and accountability. Her procurement activity is exclusively classified under the “No Set-Aside” category, indicating a focus on open competition without socioeconomic preferences such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability and subject-matter expertise over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring the most qualified entities are selected based on merit and past performance. Van Dopp’s primary procurement focus is NAICS 541720—Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. She regularly acquires services including policy evaluation, behavioral analysis, public opinion research, program impact assessments, and qualitative case studies. Her technical expertise lies in designing solicitations that attract high-caliber academic and non-profit research organizations capable of delivering rigorous, evidence-based insights to inform public policy and program development.