Tammy McRae

Tammy McRae serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily includes professional services and technical support contracts, with a focus on research, engineering, and information technology domains. McRae works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to align acquisition strategies with agency mission objectives, ensuring that procurements are competitively sourced and legally sound. While specific contractor names are not available, McRae maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large-capability firms and small businesses across multiple technical sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to competition, with a preference for open solicitations when market conditions permit, while actively leveraging set-aside authorities to foster equitable opportunity. She routinely collaborates with vendors offering specialized expertise in scientific research, custom software development, and technical consulting services, cultivating long-term partnerships grounded in performance and compliance. McRae demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns show minimal use of other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a primary reliance on broad small business eligibility rather than targeted programs. This approach supports a competitive marketplace while ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting a technical specialization in engineering research, software development, and advisory services. She also regularly procures general warehousing and storage services (493110) and specialized maintenance services (811219), demonstrating a multidisciplinary acquisition profile that supports both R&D and operational infrastructure needs.