Alex Gorelik

Alex Gorelik serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within a federal technical environment. Specializing in research and development contracting, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, competitive procurements that align with mission-critical scientific objectives. His portfolio centers on high-value, technically demanding contracts requiring deep subject matter expertise, particularly in physical, engineering, and life sciences research. Gorelik works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal counsel to structure solicitations that attract qualified offerors and mitigate acquisition risk. Gorelik’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of firms capable of delivering advanced R&D services, including academic research institutions, independent scientific laboratories, and specialized engineering contractors. He fosters collaborative procurement environments that prioritize technical merit, innovation, and performance-based outcomes. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently evaluates proposals from firms with proven capabilities in experimental design, data analysis, and prototype development within regulated scientific domains. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offeror regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences. While he does not actively target 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach remains fully compliant with all federal small business policies and may include small businesses when they demonstrate superior technical merit. Gorelik’s primary NAICS focus is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). He routinely procures services such as laboratory testing, computational modeling, materials characterization, and applied scientific research. His domain expertise spans engineering prototyping, analytical instrumentation development, and experimental design across physics, chemistry, and environmental sciences, ensuring acquisitions support cutting-edge scientific advancement.