Alison Gentry

Alison Gentry serves as a key procurement lead within the Supplies Material Management division of the U.S. Postal Service, overseeing the acquisition of specialized logistics and material handling systems critical to national postal operations. Her role centers on managing complex contracts for conveyor systems, automated sorting infrastructure, and transportation support equipment that sustain the integrity and efficiency of mail processing facilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with the agency’s mission to modernize postal infrastructure through reliable, scalable, and mission-critical solutions. Gentry maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading industrial equipment providers, including INTRALOX LLC, DESIGNED CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, LLC, and AAR OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-performance, engineered solutions for material flow automation, maintenance support, and facility integration. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in industrial conveyor technology and logistics system deployment, often resulting in long-term, performance-based agreements that prioritize reliability and lifecycle support. Gentry’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic emphasis on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the specialized nature of the equipment and services procured. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all awards adhere to rigorous evaluation criteria focused on technical merit, past performance, and system interoperability. Her primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation—a classification that, while seemingly misaligned, is used here to capture specialized logistics and transport-related support services integral to postal air network operations. This reflects a nuanced application of NAICS codes to procure integrated material handling systems that support air cargo logistics, including ground-to-air transfer equipment, automated sorting conveyors, and facility-integrated transport solutions. Her expertise lies in bridging industrial engineering requirements with federal procurement compliance to ensure seamless postal infrastructure performance.