Alice Sobsey

Alice Sobsey serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements, 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 acquisitions across scientific and technical domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision analytical instrumentation, research and development services, and testing laboratory capabilities, supporting advanced scientific innovation and data integrity. Sobsey’s expertise lies in structuring competitive, transparent, and legally sound contracts that align with agency objectives and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Sobsey maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem characterized by engagement with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition, robust technical evaluations, and performance-based contracting principles. She frequently collaborates with firms possessing specialized technical capabilities in laboratory instrumentation and scientific R&D, fostering partnerships that ensure access to cutting-edge technologies and services. Sobsey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her awards issued under open competition and the remainder strategically allocated to small business set-asides. She consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while also actively supporting Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden participation among disadvantaged and underserved business communities without compromising technical excellence or competition. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), each accounting for 37.5% of her activity. She also regularly acquires services under 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers). This technical specialization underscores her deep familiarity with scientific instrumentation, data analysis systems, and laboratory testing protocols, positioning her as a key enabler of mission-critical research and quality assurance initiatives.