Steven E. Ogletree

Steven E. Ogletree serves as a key procurement lead within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Contracting Services, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver timely, actionable geospatial intelligence for national security and defense operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on commercial off-the-shelf technology, data infrastructure, and analytical tools critical to geospatial mission readiness. His work ensures the timely procurement of hardware, software, and imaging equipment essential to NGA’s intelligence cycle, aligning with DoD standards for agility, interoperability, and supply chain resilience. Ogletree maintains a primary contracting relationship with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted systems integrator with deep expertise in geospatial data platforms and mission-critical IT solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He frequently engages with contractors capable of rapid deployment of geospatial tools, data processing systems, and secure imaging equipment, fostering collaborative relationships that support agile acquisition timelines and mission-critical responsiveness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ogletree consistently prioritizes total small business set-asides, with 80% of his acquisitions reserved under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in the geospatial technology ecosystem, ensuring broad vendor diversity while maintaining technical rigor. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to cultivate a robust small business pipeline aligned with NGA’s innovation goals. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories 423420, 423430, and 423410, reflecting a heavy emphasis on merchant wholesaling of computer systems, peripheral equipment, software, and photogeospatial hardware. He routinely procures high-resolution imaging sensors, geospatial data processors, secure storage solutions, and specialized mapping tools, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements of modern geospatial intelligence operations.