Renee N. McElrath

Renee N. McElrath serves as a Senior Field Contracting Officer for the Base National Capital Region (70Z0G8) under the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she leads the acquisition and contract management of critical infrastructure support services essential to sustaining operational readiness across federal facilities. Her portfolio centers on facility maintenance, building systems modernization, and security enhancements, with a strong emphasis on HVAC upgrades, environmental compliance, and mission-critical asset sustainment. McElrath ensures procurement actions align with federal regulations and strategic readiness goals, overseeing complex contracts that support the Coast Guard’s physical infrastructure mission. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, McElrath maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in facility services, equipment rental, and technical support. Her procurement approach prioritizes responsive, reliable partners capable of delivering timely, high-quality services across dynamic operational environments. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, ensuring contractors meet stringent security and environmental standards required for federal installations. McElrath demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her pattern reflects a strategic emphasis on expanding opportunities for small business concerns, particularly those certified under general small business programs, reinforcing the agency’s mission to promote equitable access to federal contracting. She consistently leverages set-aside authorities to enhance competition and strengthen the small business ecosystem supporting national security infrastructure. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental), reflecting her reliance on temporary and specialized equipment rentals for facility operations and maintenance, alongside NAICS 519130 for information services supporting administrative and operational functions. McElrath’s technical expertise spans facility systems, rental logistics, and mission-enabling services, making her a key steward of infrastructure resilience within the National Capital Region.