Margaret R Gaudreau

Margaret (Renee) Gaudreau serves as a key procurement professional within the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) under the U.S. Department of State, supporting global security initiatives through strategic acquisitions of equipment, technology, and logistical services. Her work directly enables INL’s mission to strengthen foreign law enforcement institutions and advance rule of law abroad by securing critical capabilities such as communications systems, forensic analysis tools, and transportation logistics. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with international capacity-building programs, ensuring that procured goods and services meet operational requirements in complex, high-risk environments. Gaudreau collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including commercial wholesalers of computer and laboratory equipment, telecommunications manufacturers, and freight logistics providers. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering secure, reliable, and internationally compliant technologies. Her working relationships emphasize technical precision, supply chain resilience, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations, particularly for sensitive deployments abroad. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 53% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, alongside meaningful use of 8(a) competed contracts and Women-Owned Small Business preferences. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes inclusive competition, fostering opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards essential to mission success. Her primary NAICS focus includes merchant wholesalers of computer equipment and software, radio and wireless communications manufacturing, and analytical laboratory instrument production—reflecting a technical emphasis on forensic, surveillance, and secure communications systems. She routinely procures mission-critical hardware and software solutions that support criminal investigations, evidence analysis, and cross-border law enforcement coordination, underscoring her expertise in high-stakes, technology-driven international procurement.