Dorothy Cestrone

Dorothy Cestrone serves as a Project Manager within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 1, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical technical equipment and specialized systems essential to national security and public safety. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced measuring and controlling devices used in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRN) defense operations, as well as protective apparel and instrumentation for high-risk environments. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the operational needs of federal agencies requiring reliable, certified hardware for life-safety applications. Cestrone collaborates closely with a diverse ecosystem of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver innovative, compliant solutions. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with technically proficient small businesses capable of meeting stringent federal performance and quality standards. She fosters long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate agility, technical expertise, and adherence to DoD and NIST specifications, ensuring seamless integration of acquired systems into federal operational workflows. Cestrone maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all her procurements, in full alignment with FAR 19.5, prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her approach reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while strengthening the industrial base of niche manufacturers with proven capabilities in defense and safety-critical instrumentation. This focus ensures that federal requirements are met through resilient, community-based suppliers with specialized technical competencies. Her primary NAICS focus is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, underscoring her specialization in precision instrumentation such as gas detectors, radiation monitors, environmental sensors, and control systems designed for hazardous environments. She possesses deep domain expertise in the technical specifications, certification requirements, and performance benchmarks governing CBRN defense equipment, ensuring all acquisitions meet federal standards for reliability, durability, and interoperability.