Alice P. Sanders

Alice P. Sanders serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on information services, hospitality support, and research and development activities. Sanders is known for her methodical approach to requirement definition and her emphasis on competitive contracting practices that promote transparency and efficiency. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the available data, Sanders routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technology providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. She maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and strong compliance with socioeconomic requirements, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and accountability. Sanders demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 25% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 1.5% of her awards are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with federal goals to enhance diversity in the federal supplier base while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519130 (Other Information Services), 721110 (Hotels and Motels), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). These reflect a specialization in digital content, hospitality support services, software solutions, and scientific R&D, indicating expertise in procuring complex, knowledge-based services requiring technical oversight and performance-based contract management.