Eva I. Shaw-Taylor

Eva I. Shaw-Taylor serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support the modernization of federal law enforcement training infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical goods and services, including communications systems, facility upgrades, logistics support, and specialized equipment essential to operational readiness. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to equip federal agents with cutting-edge training environments and secure, reliable resources, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. Shaw-Taylor maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of vendors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect her focus on specialized contractors capable of delivering custom-built training facilities, maintenance services, and mission-specific equipment. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and adherence to federal safety and security standards, fostering long-term collaborative relationships grounded in performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shaw-Taylor consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to equitable contracting and broadening the supplier base. Her pattern of award distribution demonstrates a balanced integration of small business capabilities with the technical demands of federal law enforcement procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, underscoring her expertise in securing secure, interoperable communication systems. She also regularly procures warehousing and storage solutions (NAICS 493110/493190) and moving services (NAICS 484210), reflecting the logistical complexity of supporting dynamic training operations. Her technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical infrastructure, secure communications, and facility support systems essential to federal law enforcement readiness.