Samuel Mcilvoy

Samuel P. McIlvoy serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering technical services essential to public infrastructure and scientific advancement. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services in engineering, research and development, and environmental remediation, with a focus on performance-based contracting and competitive solicitation methods to ensure value and accountability. McIlvoy cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including mid-sized engineering firms, independent testing laboratories, and specialized environmental service providers. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages both large and small businesses through open competitions and targeted solicitations, emphasizing transparency and fair opportunity. His approach prioritizes vendor performance history, technical capability, and past performance evaluations to mitigate risk and ensure mission success. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 12.5% of awards each to 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach demonstrates a commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising competition or mission requirements. McIlvoy’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541715 and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 541380 (Testing Laboratories), and 562910 (Remediation Services). He regularly procures technical consulting, laboratory analysis, environmental cleanup solutions, and applied R&D services, demonstrating deep expertise in science-based and infrastructure-supporting domains. His work ensures that federal projects benefit from technically sound, competitively awarded professional services.