Alicia Dorman

Alicia Dorman serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Maritime Commission, supporting the agency’s mission to regulate and modernize the U.S. international ocean transportation system. She manages acquisition programs focused on professional and management development training, ensuring that Commission staff and stakeholders are equipped with the technical and regulatory competencies needed to enforce maritime laws and maintain transparent, competitive shipping markets. Her acquisitions typically involve curriculum design, instructional technology, leadership development, and compliance training services, all aligned with the agency’s strategic goals of workforce modernization and operational excellence. Dorman maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Metaphase Consulting LLC, Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc., Cormac Corporation, Heritage Interiors LLC, and DataWatch Systems, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in adult learning systems, digital training platforms, and regulatory compliance support. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional procurements, indicating a strategic approach to vendor collaboration and service integration. Dorman’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and domain expertise over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the Commission’s need for highly specialized training services that meet stringent regulatory and operational standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—underscoring her expertise in designing and acquiring workforce development solutions tailored to federal maritime regulators. She procures services such as regulatory simulation training, maritime law certification programs, data-driven compliance modules, and leadership coaching frameworks, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in the intersection of public administration and international shipping governance.