Katy P Doss

Katy P. Doss serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex scientific and technical instruments, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and fostering fair competition. She plays a critical role in translating agency requirements into enforceable contract terms, negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics for high-precision equipment and R&D services. Her acquisitions primarily support advanced laboratory operations and engineering research, requiring deep technical understanding of analytical instrumentation and scientific testing systems. Doss ensures alignment with FAR guidelines and promotes transparency, accountability, and value in every procurement action. While specific contractor names are not available, Doss engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in precision manufacturing and scientific R&D, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering custom or specialized equipment. Her negotiation patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches, emphasizing quality assurance, technical validation, and post-award support. She routinely works with firms possessing ISO certifications and relevant NIST traceability capabilities to ensure compliance with scientific standards. Doss demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small firms. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity), alongside 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences). She regularly acquires mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, calibration devices, and custom test instrumentation used in environmental, materials, and aerospace research domains, demonstrating expertise in technical specifications, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with federal standards for scientific equipment.