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Raquel Clinton serves as a key procurement lead within the Agricultural Marketing Service’s 3J14 office, overseeing the acquisition of processed and preserved agricultural commodities critical to federal nutrition assistance programs. Responsible for managing complex contract vehicles under the USDA’s food procurement mandate, she specializes in securing shelf-stable, frozen, and canned food products that meet stringent federal nutrition and safety standards. Her acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to ensure reliable, equitable access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations, with a focus on high-volume, mission-critical supply chain solutions. She routinely handles full-and-open competitive procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, prioritizing efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery of perishable and non-perishable food items. Her primary contractor relationship is with Navcor Logistics LLC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated capacity in end-to-end food handling, cold chain logistics, and just-in-time distribution of bulk commodities. Clinton consistently partners with this contractor for integrated procurement and delivery services, reflecting a pattern of long-term, performance-based vendor engagement grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. While Navcor is the dominant partner, her portfolio also includes a network of specialized food processors and distributors capable of meeting USDA’s strict quality and safety protocols. Clinton’s procurement strategy is fully aligned with full-and-open competition, with no set-asides applied across her portfolio. This reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing supplier capacity and operational scale to meet the high-volume demands of national food assistance programs, rather than socioeconomic set-aside mechanisms. Her approach prioritizes mission readiness and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic targeting. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 311611 (Animal Slaughtering), 311615 (Poultry Processing), and 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with significant activity in frozen specialty food manufacturing (311412) and specialty canning (311422). She procures a wide range of processed meats, poultry products, ready-to-eat meals, and preserved fruits and vegetables, demonstrating deep familiarity with food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and USDA inspection requirements.