Edris L. Rhinehart

Edris L. Rhinehart serves as an Agency Publishing Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition and production of printed and digital publications critical to agency communications and public outreach. In this role, Rhinehart ensures compliance with federal printing standards and coordinates end-to-end procurement processes for high-volume, high-quality publishing needs, including reports, brochures, manuals, and informational materials. As a key liaison between content developers and commercial printers, Rhinehart aligns acquisition strategies with agency mission objectives, emphasizing timely delivery, regulatory adherence, and cost-effective solutions within the federal publishing ecosystem. Rhinehart maintains consistent working relationships with commercial printing vendors specializing in offset, digital, and on-demand printing technologies. These partnerships are typically established through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, with an emphasis on vendors capable of meeting strict quality control, security, and turnaround requirements. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Rhinehart prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal compliance, secure document handling, and scalable production capacity to support fluctuating publication demands. Rhinehart’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. This approach indicates a focus on maximizing vendor competition and operational efficiency rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical capability, past performance, and delivery reliability. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing, excluding screen and books), accounting for nearly 89% of activity, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 323117 (Books Printing). Rhinehart specializes in procuring offset and digital printing services for multi-page documents, bound reports, and large-format publications, demonstrating deep expertise in print production workflows, color management, and compliance with federal printing regulations. Their domain knowledge spans pre-press, bindery, and distribution logistics within the federal publishing landscape.