Renee Dougherty

Renee M. Dougherty serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in analytical instrumentation, medical diagnostics, and scientific research services, requiring deep subject-matter expertise and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals. Dougherty’s work supports the acquisition of high-precision laboratory equipment and specialized scientific services essential to federal operational and research missions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers and service providers in the analytical instrumentation and medical laboratory sectors. She maintains collaborative relationships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses, emphasizing competitive bidding, fair evaluation, and contract performance oversight. Her approach prioritizes transparency, risk mitigation, and alignment with agency technical needs, fostering reliable vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Dougherty demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.8% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical merit-based selection. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 16.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern indicates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516—Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing—accounting for over half of her activity, followed by medical laboratories (621511) and scientific R&D services (541715). She regularly procures advanced analytical instruments, electromedical devices, and specialized testing services, demonstrating expertise in high-tech, precision-engineered equipment and laboratory support systems critical to federal science and health missions.