Katy Day

Katy Day serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on research and development, as well as training and workforce development programs. Katy works closely with technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into clearly defined solicitation requirements and ensures rigorous source selection processes are followed in accordance with FAR and agency-specific policies. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, Katy routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-value technical and educational services. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive solicitation practices, fostering an environment where both large primes and small businesses can compete on an equal footing. She prioritizes clarity in performance metrics and outcome-based contract structures to drive accountability and deliver measurable results. Katy’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still maintaining compliance with all small business participation goals. Her approach underscores a commitment to merit-based award decisions grounded in technical merit and value. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, and 611430 for professional and management development training. She procures advanced scientific research services, laboratory support, data analysis, and customized workforce training programs, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains requiring specialized knowledge and rigorous performance standards.