Alice M. Pag�n

Alice L. Pagan 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 pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development services across physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as social science and humanities studies. She routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring technical evaluation, source selection, and performance monitoring, often coordinating with scientific and operational stakeholders to align contracting outcomes with agency priorities. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. She engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large professional services firms, academic research institutions, and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical merit and cost-effectiveness. Her working relationships emphasize transparency, fairness, and adherence to competitive acquisition principles. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward full and open competition, with only 5.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This suggests a deliberate focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all small business program requirements. Her approach supports broad market access while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards for all offerors. Pagan’s primary NAICS focus lies in 541712 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences) and 541720 (R&D in social sciences and humanities), indicating deep expertise in procuring scientific research, data analysis, policy evaluation, and technical consulting services. She also manages niche acquisitions in blood and organ banking (621991) and parking facility operations (812930), demonstrating versatility across both high-tech and operational service domains. Her technical acumen spans experimental design, protocol development, and compliance with federal research standards.