Alice C Pladson

Alice C. Pladson serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced sensor systems, tactical computing environments, command and control architectures, and armored vehicle technologies, ensuring alignment with operational readiness requirements. Her work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—supporting the agency’s priority to integrate cyber-enabled decision support and next-generation defense systems. Pladson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche providers with deep expertise in defense manufacturing, systems engineering, and mission-specific technical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency and proven performance, often engaging vendors with prior experience in naval platforms and classified environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 93.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition for high-complexity capabilities. Only 6.1% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting targeted, rather than routine, socioeconomic utilization aligned with specific technical needs. Pladson’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in defense hardware and weapon system components. She also procures professional services under NAICS 541990 and 541612, supporting systems integration, technical analysis, and mission support functions critical to naval operational effectiveness.