Edna McKellery

Edna McKellery serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Commodities and Telecommunications unit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain secure, interoperable communications and IT infrastructure essential to national disaster response and emergency operations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, systems integration, and telecommunications solutions that support command and control platforms, data resilience systems, and secure network architectures. McKellery manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, McKellery maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem comprising both large system integrators and specialized small businesses delivering IT modernization, network optimization, and mission-critical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between competitive open market procurements and targeted small business set-asides, fostering innovation and resilience through a broad supplier base. She engages with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in secure communications, cloud-enabled platforms, and emergency response systems, prioritizing performance, cybersecurity compliance, and interoperability. McKellery exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for 20% of her awards and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 10%. While the majority of her acquisitions (70%) remain open to all competitors, she consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for qualified small businesses, aligning with DHS and FEMA mandates to promote equitable access and workforce development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in custom software development, systems support, and IT consulting. She also regularly procures administrative management consulting (541611), telecommunications infrastructure (517919), and data services (511210), demonstrating specialized knowledge in mission-aligned technology domains critical to emergency preparedness and national resilience.