Amorette McKeithan

Amorette McKeithan serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, supporting the Office of the Secretary in securing expert professional services critical to data-driven governance and economic policy development. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on market research, public opinion polling, digital modernization, and analytical support services that inform national economic strategies. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with strategic agency priorities, including enhancing public engagement and modernizing federal digital infrastructure through targeted sourcing of high-impact technical services. McKeithan maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor providing advanced analytical and IT support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven expertise in policy research and data analytics, though she actively cultivates partnerships with a range of vendors capable of delivering specialized technical and professional services. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented deliverables, ensuring contractor capabilities directly align with mission-critical objectives. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of procurements are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand access for small businesses, reflecting a balanced strategy that supports both mission efficiency and equitable market opportunity. McKeithan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her specialization in data analytics, survey methodology, and policy research support. She also procures related services including travel coordination and specialized office equipment manufacturing to enable operational readiness. Her domain expertise centers on technical services that underpin evidence-based decision-making across federal commerce initiatives.