Carlton L. Bradshaw, III

Carlton L. Bradshaw serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, supporting the modernization of mission-critical digital infrastructure and operational systems. While not the lead contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for technical and professional services essential to sustaining USDA’s data-driven agricultural policy initiatives. His work primarily supports the procurement of custom software development, IT consulting, and facility-related services that enable secure, scalable information systems for agency-wide operations. Bradshaw maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide advanced computing and systems integration services. He also collaborates with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility modernization efforts. His procurement approach reflects a balanced engagement with both large-capacity vendors and small business partners, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His interactions are characterized by structured collaboration, early vendor engagement, and iterative requirement validation to ensure technical alignment with agency priorities. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 35% of awards, alongside a notable 10% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic participation, particularly among certified small disadvantaged businesses, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside acquisitions for complex or time-sensitive requirements. Bradshaw’s primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting his domain expertise in software development and systems modernization. He also oversees acquisitions in Food Service Contractors (722310) and Commercial Building Construction (236220), indicating a multidisciplinary portfolio that bridges IT infrastructure with operational support environments. His work demonstrates technical fluency in cybersecurity-enabled systems, cloud-based platforms, and facility-integrated IT environments critical to USDA’s digital transformation agenda.