Ashley N. Alessandrini

Ashley N. Alessandrini serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical procurements across technical and service domains. Her work centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for specialized equipment, analytical instruments, and leasing services, with a strong emphasis on transparency, fair competition, and regulatory adherence. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Alessandrini maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of precision instrumentation, equipment lessors, and service providers supporting scientific and aerospace operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between large-capability firms and small business participants, fostering an environment of competitive bidding and vendor innovation. She engages with contractors across multiple tiers, ensuring performance standards are met through rigorous contract oversight and post-award management. Alessandrini demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 81.3% of her awards issued under no set-aside authority. However, she consistently facilitates small business participation, with 18.8% of her contracts awarded as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small businesses while maintaining acquisition efficiency and value. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (other personal services), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and 532411 (commercial transportation equipment leasing), indicating deep expertise in scientific instrumentation, laboratory support services, and specialized equipment leasing. She also engages with niche sectors such as electrical signal measurement and space research technology, demonstrating technical fluency in high-precision, mission-critical domains.