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Delont’e McKinney serves as a key procurement professional within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance national transportation infrastructure through data-driven engineering and research solutions. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of technical services and specialized equipment, McKinney oversees contracts that enable advanced highway system design, operational research, and safety innovation. Their work directly supports the procurement of engineering consulting, transportation modeling, and infrastructure resilience studies, ensuring alignment with federal standards and performance-based outcomes. McKinney maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-impact contractors, including K&M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining the agility of specialized small businesses with the research depth of leading academic institutions. The contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements that emphasize technical excellence, deliverable transparency, and measurable outcomes in transportation science and engineering. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in McKinney’s contracting patterns, with over 57% of awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent focus underscores a dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialized technical services. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the high rate of small business participation signals a proactive effort to foster innovation through diverse vendor participation. McKinney’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in transportation systems analysis and infrastructure innovation. Secondary focus areas include 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), indicating a broad technical scope that spans research, engineering design, and specialized equipment procurement. Their work is grounded in evidence-based decision-making, supporting the FHWA’s goal of modernizing the nation’s highway network through cutting-edge technical solutions.