Ava McIntire

Ava McIntire serves as a Contract Specialist at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission to safeguard market integrity through advanced data systems and analytical platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technology-driven solutions, including data intelligence tools, cybersecurity infrastructure, and financial surveillance systems. Her work directly enables the SEC’s regulatory oversight by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical IT services and hardware that enhance market transparency and fraud detection capabilities. McIntire maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading federal contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, Maximus Federal Consulting, Team Greenzone JV, and Procentrix, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in financial technology, data analytics, and systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory alignment. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with 22.2% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. McIntire’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), reflecting her leadership in acquiring high-capacity data storage and processing hardware essential for market surveillance. She also procures professional training services under NAICS 611430 and software development solutions under NAICS 511210, underscoring her expertise in both physical infrastructure and human capital development for technical operations within a highly regulated financial environment.