Rachael Taylor

Rachael M. Taylor supports the Department of Defense’s mission by managing a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on mission-critical support services and infrastructure sustainment. While her official title is not listed, her contracting activity reflects deep involvement in agile acquisition pathways designed to deliver non-core but essential capabilities that enable defense readiness. She routinely handles service-based contracts spanning facility maintenance, specialized construction, and industrial equipment repair—ensuring operational continuity across DoD installations and maritime, aerospace, and logistics hubs. Her work bridges the gap between strategic modernization and day-to-day sustainment, applying FAR-compliant methodologies to secure reliable, cost-effective vendor support. Taylor maintains consistent procurement relationships with major defense prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Inc., and The Boeing Company, often leveraging their enterprise-scale capabilities to deliver complex, integrated support services. She also engages Electric Boat Corporation and Humana Government Business Inc. for specialized infrastructure and health-related logistical services, indicating a nuanced approach that balances large-industry capacity with mission-specific needs. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for established contractors with proven track records in defense environments, while still integrating small business participation through targeted set-asides. A defining feature of Taylor’s procurement strategy is her strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 69% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 5.7% are reserved for SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business inclusion without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DoD’s broader goals to broaden the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas—Janitorial Services, Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair, and Specialty Trade Contracting—reveal expertise in sustaining physical and operational infrastructure. She procures janitorial, maintenance, and construction services critical to facility readiness, with notable activity in water and sewer infrastructure and stone mining support. This underscores her role in enabling the foundational environments upon which advanced defense systems operate.