Alyssa Frazier

Alyssa Frazier serves as a Student Trainee in Procurement, supporting the acquisition lifecycle for specialized defense and advanced manufacturing systems. In this developmental role, she assists in the preparation, evaluation, and administration of competitive solicitations under federal acquisition regulations, gaining hands-on experience in solicitation drafting, source selection documentation, and contract compliance. Her responsibilities align with the agency’s mission to secure mission-critical technologies through transparent, compliant, and efficient procurement processes, with a growing focus on high-precision engineering systems. She typically handles acquisitions involving complex technical requirements, working closely with program managers and technical evaluators to ensure alignment between operational needs and contractual deliverables. While specific contractor relationships are not yet established due to her trainee status, Alyssa collaborates with a range of vendors engaged in aerospace propulsion and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. She supports contract specialists in evaluating proposals from both large defense primes and emerging small businesses, gaining exposure to the full spectrum of vendor engagement—from initial market research through post-award performance monitoring. Her involvement reflects a structured learning path designed to cultivate future acquisition professionals with deep technical literacy and regulatory acumen. Alyssa’s procurement activities reflect a strong inclination toward socioeconomic diversity, with approximately one-third of acquisitions structured as 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating early alignment with federal small business goals. Though the majority of her work falls under open competition, her training emphasizes equitable access for disadvantaged businesses, particularly those certified under the 8(a) program. She actively supports efforts to broaden the supplier base and ensure compliance with small business set-aside requirements. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 336415 for guided missile and space vehicle propulsion systems and NAICS 333242 for semiconductor machinery manufacturing. These domains require deep understanding of advanced materials, precision engineering, and defense-grade quality controls. Alyssa is developing expertise in procuring high-reliability components and specialized manufacturing equipment critical to national security systems.