Aleta J. Dust

Aleta J. Dust serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across critical technology and manufacturing domains. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through transparent, competitive processes. She specializes in soliciting and awarding contracts for advanced communications equipment, environmental control systems, and computing infrastructure services, often coordinating with technical evaluators and program managers to align procurement outcomes with operational needs. Her acquisitions are typically full and open or set aside under FAR 19.5, emphasizing strategic sourcing and risk mitigation in high-technology environments. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Ms. Dust consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, emerging technology firms, and manufacturers with specialized certifications. Her procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria. She prioritizes vendors capable of delivering innovative, compliant solutions within tightly defined technical parameters, often requiring ISO certification, ITAR compliance, or NIST-aligned cybersecurity controls. Ms. Dust demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to expanding market access and fostering competitive diversity in federal contracting, aligning with broader agency goals to promote equitable economic growth. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 334512 and 334519 (environmental and measuring control devices), and 518210 (data infrastructure services). She regularly acquires specialized hardware for communication networks, precision sensors, automated climate control systems, and secure computing platforms. This technical expertise enables her to evaluate complex proposals involving embedded systems, IoT integration, and cloud-based data services, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent performance, security, and interoperability standards.