Monica Adell Rene McBride

Monica Adell Rene McBride serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for integrated missile defense systems and supporting technical services. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and FAR compliance. She specializes in procuring high-stakes engineering, systems integration, and management consulting services critical to advancing layered missile defense architectures, including midcourse and terminal-phase interception capabilities. Her work directly supports MDA’s mission to field resilient, technologically advanced defenses against evolving ballistic missile threats. McBride maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, frequently partnering with these industry leaders on large-scale systems development and modernization initiatives. She also collaborates regularly with Jacobs Technology Inc., leveraging their technical and programmatic support across multidisciplinary defense projects. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base partners with proven capabilities in sensor integration, guided weapon systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability solutions under stringent performance standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, McBride consistently allocates approximately 25% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in critical defense programs. She actively engages qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering and management consulting services, fostering a competitive environment that enhances innovation and resilience within the defense supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her frequent engagement with program management and systems engineering support. She also procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and, to a lesser extent, specialized office equipment under NAICS 337214, underscoring her broad yet targeted approach to sustaining MDA’s operational infrastructure and technical workforce.