Dawn M Albertini

Dawn M. Albertini serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific and technical domains, with a strong emphasis on analytical instrumentation and specialized electrical components. Her role centers on ensuring mission-critical capabilities are delivered through compliant, transparent contracting processes that align with federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, focusing on high-precision equipment and technical consulting services essential to research, testing, and laboratory operations. Her work supports mission-critical functions requiring rigorous technical validation and long-term reliability. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments and specialized electrical components, alongside technical consulting firms providing niche scientific expertise. She fosters partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent performance, calibration, and compliance standards, often requiring certified quality systems and technical documentation under FAR 52.246-2. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and past performance over price alone, ensuring acquisition outcomes meet operational and regulatory requirements. Albertini demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on broad market competition for technically demanding requirements. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a balanced commitment to both market efficiency and socioeconomic goals without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516, encompassing the acquisition of mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and other analytical lab instruments, alongside NAICS 335999 for custom electrical components and NAICS 541690 for specialized scientific consulting. This triad reflects deep technical expertise in laboratory automation, instrumentation calibration, and applied research support services, positioning her as a specialist in high-precision, mission-critical technical acquisitions.