Almeda Gaddis

Almeda Gaddis serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly FAR Part 19, and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential goods and services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily includes industrial, manufacturing, and environmental services contracts, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. Gaddis cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, emerging manufacturers, and specialized service providers across niche industrial sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to engage capable small and mid-sized firms with proven technical capabilities in specialized domains. She maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate compliance, performance reliability, and alignment with socioeconomic objectives, fostering long-term vendor development and supply chain resilience. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Gaddis consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of her acquisitions reserved exclusively for small businesses. Her procurement approach reflects a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, leveraging set-aside authorities to expand market access for small firms and promote equitable economic opportunity. She rarely employs full and open competition without set-asides, underscoring her dedication to fulfilling federal small business contracting goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing), 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing), and 322211 (Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing). This specialization indicates deep expertise in procuring industrial equipment, environmental services, and packaging solutions, requiring technical knowledge of manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and supply chain logistics.