Brenda Bigelow

Brenda Bigelow serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of services and construction-related requirements. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while promoting efficient, transparent, and competitive contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily includes service-based contracts and infrastructure-related procurements, with a strong emphasis on security operations, building construction, and utility system installations. Brenda is known for her disciplined application of socioeconomic preferences and her focus on achieving mission-critical outcomes through strategic sourcing. While specific contractor names are not available, Brenda maintains consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized contractors in the security, electrical, and construction sectors. Her working relationships reflect a preference for firms with proven performance in government contracting, including those certified under various socioeconomic programs. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in clear performance metrics and contract compliance, ensuring accountability and operational readiness. Brenda demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to support veteran-owned enterprises. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to expand economic opportunity, and she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic categories to enhance diversity in the federal supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561612 for security guards and patrol services, followed by construction-related codes including 236220, 237130, and 238210, indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure and utility systems. She also engages with industrial machinery wholesalers under NAICS 423830, demonstrating a technical understanding of equipment procurement for operational support. Brenda’s domain knowledge spans both service delivery and physical infrastructure, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in mission-critical sectors.