Carissa McKinley

Carissa McKinley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and engineering services, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure development and facility-related projects. McKinley routinely handles complex, high-value solicitations requiring technical evaluation, risk assessment, and negotiation, ensuring alignment with federal standards and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, McKinley maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialty trade firms. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition while actively leveraging socioeconomic programs to expand market access. She works closely with industry representatives to clarify solicitation requirements, facilitate pre-proposal conferences, and ensure fair and equitable evaluation practices across the acquisition lifecycle. McKinley demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 52% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Her preferences lean heavily toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a strategic focus on fostering economic opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. While Women-Owned Small Business set-asides represent a smaller share, her overall pattern underscores a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and meet statutory small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in heavy civil and commercial construction, with the majority of awards falling under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She also regularly procures site preparation, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning services, indicating deep expertise in infrastructure development, facility modernization, and public works projects. McKinley’s technical domain knowledge spans construction management, engineering systems integration, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations governing federal construction contracts.