Allison DeSimone

Allison DeSimone serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized communications equipment across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical technology solutions that support national infrastructure and operational communications needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses full-spectrum contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to source selection and contract administration—focusing on complex, technically demanding procurements requiring rigorous engineering and interoperability standards. She plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with agency objectives, ensuring timely delivery of secure, high-performance communication systems. DeSimone maintains a broad and competitive contractor base, engaging with a diverse array of vendors specializing in advanced communications hardware and system integration. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently fosters relationships with manufacturers and system integrators capable of meeting stringent performance, security, and compliance requirements. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal standards, encouraging innovation while maintaining rigorous oversight throughout contract execution. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with missions requiring specialized expertise not commonly found among small business concerns in this niche. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures maximum access to qualified industry participants capable of delivering mission-critical solutions. DeSimone’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 334290—Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing the acquisition of proprietary radio systems, encrypted data terminals, satellite communication components, and specialized network infrastructure. Her technical expertise lies in securing advanced telecommunications hardware that supports secure, resilient, and interoperable communication architectures, often for defense, emergency response, or federal operational environments. She is deeply familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, technical specifications, and performance-based contracting methods within this highly specialized domain.