Renee I Gardner

Renee I. Gardner serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex construction and engineering acquisitions within a federal agency. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her work supports critical infrastructure and civil engineering projects, with a focus on delivering public works that meet stringent safety, environmental, and operational standards. Gardner typically handles large-scale, multi-year contracts requiring technical expertise in site development, heavy construction, and engineering design services, making her a key liaison between agency stakeholders and the contractor community. Gardner maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in civil infrastructure, site preparation, and engineering consulting. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in heavy civil construction and land development. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, fostering relationships with both large primes and qualified small business subcontractors. She prioritizes transparency, accountability, and contract compliance, ensuring vendors meet technical specifications and schedule requirements without compromising public safety or fiscal responsibility. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 77% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 23% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, consistently leveraging small business capabilities in construction and engineering services without compromising project scope or quality. Gardner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), reflecting her specialization in infrastructure projects such as roadways, drainage systems, and land grading. She also procures engineering services (NAICS 541330) and nonresidential leasing (NAICS 531120) to support facility expansion and operational needs. Her technical domain expertise centers on public works, land development, and civil engineering delivery models, positioning her as a strategic buyer in the federal construction and infrastructure sector.