Kerry Ann L. Gaubault

Kerry Ann L. Gaubault serves as a Contract Specialist within Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency of the Department of Defense responsible for delivering enterprise-wide administrative and technical services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD procurement policies. Her portfolio primarily supports mission-enabling services such as IT modernization, facility infrastructure, and specialized technical consulting, aligning with WHS’s strategic goals of institutional efficiency and digital transformation. Gaubault maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of vendors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-value, complex procurements requiring specialized expertise in software development, facility renovation, and strategic advisory services. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, collaborative requirements definition, and rigorous performance oversight, ensuring delivery of mission-critical capabilities across DoD components. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 96.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited to 3.7% of her portfolio, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, she adheres to statutory requirements and actively evaluates socioeconomic eligibility when appropriate, maintaining a balanced approach between operational efficiency and compliance. Gaubault’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a significant emphasis on software development and systems integration. Additional areas include 337211 (Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing) for institutional facility upgrades and 334515 and 334118 for specialized electronic instrumentation and peripheral equipment. Her domain expertise spans IT modernization, facility sustainment, and technical support services, enabling WHS to deliver scalable, secure, and mission-aligned solutions across the Defense Enterprise.