Renee N. McElrath

Renee N. McElrath serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across professional, scientific, and technical services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology systems, cybersecurity support, and security services, aligning with agency needs for modernized infrastructure and operational resilience. She oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in all procurements. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in current data, McElrath maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large primes and small businesses, fostering competition and innovation across the marketplace. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and robust contractor oversight to ensure delivery of high-quality services aligned with federal standards. McElrath demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 25% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses. Although no other set-aside categories are currently dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities and support economic growth within underserved communities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she regularly acquires custom software development, systems integration, and IT modernization solutions. She also frequently procures security guard and patrol services under NAICS 561612 and broad professional services under NAICS 541990, demonstrating expertise in both technical and operational support domains. McElrath’s work bridges the gap between mission requirements and market capabilities, ensuring that federal agencies receive tailored, compliant, and high-performing services.