Whitney A. Taylor

Whitney A. Taylor serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports mission-critical procurement activities by executing competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting actions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and technical infrastructure contracts, with a focus on engineering, HVAC systems, and telecommunications equipment. Taylor ensures alignment with agency objectives while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and contractor accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Taylor maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-capability vendors and small business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a significant portion of awards directed toward small business participants under total small business set-asides. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements, promoting fair and equitable access to federal opportunities. Taylor demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance market access for small businesses, though no specific set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant in her portfolio. Her approach reflects a strategic balance between competition and inclusion, ensuring that small businesses have meaningful opportunities to compete for federal contracts without compromising mission needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting expertise in technical services and facility infrastructure. She also manages acquisitions under 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating familiarity with telecommunications hardware and related compliance standards. Taylor’s domain knowledge spans civil engineering support, building systems integration, and communications equipment procurement, positioning her as a trusted advisor in technical and infrastructure-related contracting.