Alice M. Sobsey

Alice M. Sobsey serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency procurement policies. She specializes in technical and professional services contracts, with a focus on IT modernization, scientific research, and management consulting solutions. Her role is central to translating mission needs into competitive, compliant solicitations that deliver high-value outcomes while upholding transparency and accountability in federal spending. Sobsey typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring detailed statement of work development, risk assessment, and contractor performance monitoring. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Sobsey engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche technology providers, and small business concerns offering specialized technical expertise. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open competition without set-asides. She maintains a collaborative working relationship with program managers and technical evaluators to ensure solicitations accurately reflect operational requirements and encourage innovation from qualified sources. Sobsey’s set-aside preferences indicate a moderate but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs. Although 88.2% of her awards are issued without set-asides, she consistently facilitates opportunities for small businesses, with 8.8% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.9% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. This balance reflects a strategic approach that prioritizes competition while ensuring meaningful participation from disadvantaged and small business concerns. Her primary procurement focus lies in the information technology and scientific services sectors, with a dominant emphasis on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and related categories such as custom programming (541511) and technical consulting (541690). She frequently procures software development, systems integration, biotechnology research support, and administrative management services, demonstrating deep expertise in mission-critical technical domains requiring specialized knowledge and agile delivery methods.