Dale E. Gliva

Dale E. Gliva serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. In this role, Gliva supports the agency’s mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical technical capabilities. Their portfolio primarily encompasses acquisitions for electronic communications equipment, industrial components, and specialized manufacturing systems, often involving highly technical specifications and stringent performance requirements. Gliva’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical rigor with competitive fairness, facilitating efficient and compliant contract execution across diverse technical domains. Gliva maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including established manufacturers of radio and television broadcasting equipment, industrial drive systems, and custom electronic components. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, Gliva consistently engages with firms possessing specialized engineering capabilities and certified manufacturing processes. Their contracting approach emphasizes technical qualification, past performance, and adherence to quality standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. Gliva’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 96.7% of awards issued without set-asides. Only 3.3% of contracts are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional use of socioeconomic authorities when market conditions or technical needs warrant. This approach suggests a focus on technical merit and competitive pricing over mandatory socioeconomically targeted contracting, while still maintaining compliance with small business participation goals. The majority of Gliva’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 334220 for radio and television broadcasting equipment manufacturing, followed by specialized electronic components and industrial drive systems. Their technical domain expertise centers on high-reliability communications hardware, precision mechanical components, and embedded systems used in defense, aerospace, and public infrastructure applications. Gliva’s work demands deep familiarity with technical standards, supply chain resilience, and certification requirements for mission-critical electronic and mechanical systems.