Alice M. Rodriguez

Alice M. Rodriguez serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical supply chain objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of industrial and manufacturing-related acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on technical components used in fluid control systems and sealing applications. Rodriguez works closely with engineering and requirements teams to define precise performance specifications and ensure contractual deliverables align with operational needs. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the dataset, Rodriguez maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-capacity manufacturers and small business suppliers. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical capability in metal fabrication, precision machining, and elastomeric sealing technologies. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships through clear solicitation language, pre-solicitation outreach, and post-award performance evaluations, promoting accountability and innovation across the supply base. Rodriguez demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the industrial manufacturing sector. While no other set-aside categories are predominant, her pattern of awarding half of her contracts without set-aside indicates flexibility to source from larger firms when technical complexity or scale demands it, always in alignment with competitive acquisition principles. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring pressure-rated valves, threaded fittings, and high-performance sealing systems. She specializes in acquisitions involving materials such as stainless steel, brass, and composite elastomers, requiring knowledge of ASME B16 standards and pressure testing protocols. Her domain expertise ensures that procurements meet stringent reliability and safety requirements for industrial and infrastructure applications.