Kay Bates

Kay Bates serves as a Contract Specialist, acting as the primary point of contact for procurement actions within their organization. In this role, they are responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement activities align with the agency's operational requirements and mission objectives. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with the vast majority of actions designated as No Set-Aside. There is a minimal percentage of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. Their procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and industrial manufacturing sectors. Expertise is primarily focused on the acquisition of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, as well as aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. Additionally, their portfolio includes the procurement of specialized hardware, including bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and fabricated pipe and pipe fittings.