Allison J Polizzi

Allison J. Polizzi serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisition processes within the defense and aerospace sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, from solicitation through contract award and administration. Her portfolio primarily consists of competitive and non-competitive procurements for high-precision aircraft components and propulsion systems, requiring deep technical understanding of engineering specifications and supply chain logistics. Polizzi routinely handles full and open competitions as well as limited-source actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical aerospace hardware. Her contractor relationships center on Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft engine systems and auxiliary equipment. She works closely with established defense contractors and mid-tier suppliers with expertise in precision machining, avionics integration, and propulsion subsystems. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for firms with AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and proven track records in defense aerospace supply chains. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation through rigorous source selection criteria. Polizzi’s procurement strategy is overwhelmingly focused on full and open competition, with 91.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. She occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. HUBZone set-asides represent a minor but consistent component of her socioeconomic strategy, demonstrating alignment with broader federal goals for geographic economic development. She does not routinely employ 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB set-asides, indicating a primary emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Her domain expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336412 and 336413, encompassing the procurement of aircraft engines, turbine components, and auxiliary flight systems. She also routinely acquires precision bearings and hardware critical to airframe integrity. This specialization requires familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, FAA certification pathways, and DoD technical data rights protocols, positioning her as a subject matter expert in aerospace manufacturing procurement.