Alicia Sims

Alicia Sims serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning tactical computing systems, command and control architectures, armored vehicle modernization, and cyber-enabled decision support tools. Her work ensures operational readiness through the timely acquisition of advanced engineering services, software development, and specialized maintenance support, aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in naval technology and system integration. Alicia maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical providers with expertise in military-grade systems engineering, custom software development, and armored vehicle sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor collaborations to ensure technical fidelity and mission continuity across complex acquisition cycles. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 77.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 22.7% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability and innovation while actively supporting small business participation in defense technology sectors. Alicia’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336992 for military armored vehicle manufacturing, 541511 for custom computer programming services, and 811111 for automotive repair services supporting tactical fleets. Her expertise centers on procuring integrated hardware-software solutions, mission-critical software development, and maintenance infrastructure essential to naval operational readiness, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense systems acquisition.