Alexis J. Makely

Alexis J. Makely serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to deliver timely, accurate geospatial intelligence. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced geospatial technologies, including systems design, data analytics, and communications infrastructure. Her portfolio focuses on procuring mission-critical solutions that enhance the collection, processing, and dissemination of geospatial data to support national security and defense operations. Makely ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with NGA’s strategic modernization goals. Makely maintains a consistent working relationship with ECS Federal, LLC, a key contractor providing integrated geospatial solutions, systems engineering, and mission support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, performance reliability, and mission alignment. She collaborates closely with industry partners to ensure deliverables meet stringent intelligence community standards for accuracy, scalability, and cybersecurity. Makely’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation requirements. Her approach prioritizes acquiring the most capable solutions available in the marketplace, regardless of vendor size or certification. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 541360 for geophysical surveying and mapping services, 541512 for computer systems design, and 541712 for physical and engineering research and development. These reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced geospatial platforms, geospatial analytics tools, and R&D-driven technologies that enable real-time intelligence delivery. Makely’s work bridges technical innovation with operational readiness in the geospatial intelligence domain.