Carlton L. Bradshaw

Carlton L. Bradshaw serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC in executing mission-critical acquisitions for digital infrastructure and operational support systems. His role facilitates the acquisition of advanced computing services, software solutions, and technical consulting essential to modernizing USDA’s data-driven policy platforms. He contributes to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for IT modernization initiatives, cybersecurity-enabling tools, and business support services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Bradshaw maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide specialized IT integration and technical consulting services. He also engages with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related support tied to IT infrastructure deployment. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in federal IT environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with cybersecurity and service-level requirements. Bradshaw’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, scalable solutions in high-priority digital modernization domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment and software wholesale), supporting the acquisition of enterprise software and hardware platforms. Additional activity spans NAICS 561499 (business support services) and 722310 (food service contractors), indicating a broad operational scope that includes ancillary services sustaining mission-critical systems. His expertise centers on procuring integrated technology solutions that enhance data integrity, system resilience, and cross-agency interoperability within the USDA’s digital ecosystem.