Alicia M Steele

Alicia M. Steele serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of commercial and technical services. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of medical wholesale distribution, information technology services, property management, and textile manufacturing solutions, reflecting a blend of commercial supply chain and specialized service needs. Steele is deeply engaged in the full lifecycle of contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence in every acquisition. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate a consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier suppliers, particularly those capable of delivering specialized goods and technical services under set-aside programs. Her working relationships emphasize collaboration with vendors who demonstrate capacity for reliable delivery, compliance with socioeconomic requirements, and responsiveness to evolving procurement needs. She fosters vendor partnerships grounded in clear communication, performance accountability, and adherence to contractual obligations. Steele demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 61% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive approach to fostering economic inclusion and expanding the federal contractor base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Merchant Wholesalers), indicating significant activity in pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution. She also regularly procures custom computer programming services (541511), nonresidential property management (531312), and broadwoven fabric manufacturing (313210), showcasing expertise in both commercial supply chain logistics and technical service delivery. This diversified focus highlights her ability to navigate complex regulatory and technical requirements across multiple industry domains.