Alfreda D. Zackery

Alfreda D. Zackery serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements in support of scientific, engineering, and management services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while fostering competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development initiatives, technical consulting services, and specialized propulsion systems procurement, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection methodologies. Zackery is instrumental in translating mission needs into well-structured solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, and administering performance-based contracts to ensure deliverables align with strategic objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current data, Zackery’s contracting patterns indicate a preference for engaging firms with demonstrated expertise in physical and engineering sciences, systems engineering, and administrative management consulting. She routinely works with both large prime contractors and small businesses possessing specialized technical capabilities, often leveraging competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisition procedures to achieve optimal outcomes. Her approach emphasizes accountability, performance metrics, and risk mitigation throughout the contract lifecycle. Zackery’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing market participation and selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of open competition ensures broad market access and fosters innovation through diverse industry engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 and 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, alongside 541611 for management consulting services. She also oversees specialized acquisitions under 336415 for guided missile and space vehicle propulsion components. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in high-stakes, mission-critical domains requiring rigorous engineering standards and compliance with defense and aerospace regulations.