Brenna R. Conger

Brenna R. Conger serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex research and development acquisitions within a federal agency focused on scientific innovation. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirements definition and market research to award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical scientific objectives. Her work supports the agency’s broader mission to advance technical capabilities in physical, engineering, and life sciences through strategic sourcing and competitive procurement practices. Conger maintains a broad and diverse contractor base, engaging with both large prime contractors and specialized small businesses that possess deep technical expertise in experimental design, laboratory systems, and applied research services. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-complexity R&D solutions, often requiring specialized facilities, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary teams. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical merit, and innovation-driven deliverables. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on securing the highest-quality technical capabilities regardless of vendor size, ensuring mission success through merit-based selection. Conger’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 and 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. She routinely acquires services related to experimental testing, data analysis, prototype development, and scientific instrumentation support. Her domain expertise includes laboratory automation, materials characterization, environmental modeling, and engineering simulation—areas requiring advanced technical proficiency and rigorous scientific validation. Her work underpins critical federal R&D initiatives aimed at advancing national scientific infrastructure and technological leadership.