Shavaughn Clemons

Shavaughn Clemons serves as a key procurement professional within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical technology and operational support services essential to modernizing the agency’s digital infrastructure. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracting actions, Clemons specializes in securing advanced computing solutions, software development services, and technical consulting to sustain data-driven agricultural policy systems. Their work directly supports the branch’s strategic imperative to enhance cybersecurity, improve system interoperability, and enable real-time decision-making across USDA’s operational ecosystem. Clemons maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of prime vendors, including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of IT services and facility-related support. These partnerships are characterized by recurring engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a preference for proven, reliable contractors with demonstrated capability in federal compliance and agile delivery methodologies. The working relationships suggest a focus on long-term vendor stability and technical alignment with USDA’s evolving digital transformation goals. A defining feature of Clemons’ procurement approach is a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small business concerns. This reflects a robust dedication to socioeconomic equity and broad-based vendor participation, with no use of set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB categories—indicating a strategic emphasis on general small business eligibility as the primary vehicle for competition and innovation. The procurement portfolio is concentrated in three NAICS categories—325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing), and 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing)—each representing niche but critical supply chains supporting USDA’s agricultural research and field operations. Clemons’ expertise lies in procuring specialized scientific instrumentation, precision agriculture tools, and custom manufacturing services aligned with rural and environmental health initiatives.