Ellery R Taylor

Ellery R. Taylor serves as a Contracting Officer within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical administrative and technical services to modernize digital infrastructure and support data-driven agricultural policy execution. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management, Taylor specializes in procuring consulting services, software solutions, and operational support systems that enhance the agency’s information technology capabilities and cybersecurity posture. Their portfolio centers on high-impact, non-defense acquisitions aligned with strategic modernization goals, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and performance-based contracting standards. Taylor maintains consistent relationships with a select group of prime contractors, most notably ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide specialized management consulting and IT modernization services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, non-traditional vendors capable of delivering complex, outcomes-based solutions. While McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC appears in the top contractor list, its inclusion suggests occasional procurement of facility-related support services, though the core focus remains on professional and technical services. Contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with proven track records in federal IT and administrative support environments. Taylor’s procurement activity reflects a strict adherence to full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. There is no evidence of targeted socioeconomic set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB firms, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences. This approach underscores a focus on performance, scalability, and continuity in supporting high-stakes federal systems. The primary NAICS categories under Taylor’s purview are 541611 for administrative and general management consulting services and 524292 for third-party administration of insurance and pension funds, reflecting a dual emphasis on operational efficiency and financial systems modernization. Their expertise lies in acquiring technical consulting, process optimization, and systems integration services that enable scalable, secure, and compliant digital infrastructure for USDA’s mission-critical operations.