Elene Chappelle

Elene Chappelle serves as an Acquisition Specialist with a focused mandate on apparel and textile procurement, ensuring the timely and compliant acquisition of mission-critical uniform and accessory items. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—aligned with federal acquisition regulations. She specializes in complex, high-volume procurements within the apparel manufacturing sector, frequently managing multiple concurrent contracts under FAR Part 15 and Part 19 frameworks. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing standardized, quality-assured garments and accessories for government personnel. Chappelle maintains a broad network of vendors across the apparel manufacturing supply chain, engaging both large-scale contractors and small business manufacturers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with firms capable of meeting stringent federal specifications for durability, labeling, and compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering competition among capable suppliers while prioritizing socioeconomic objectives. She actively cultivates relationships with firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, and small business certifications to ensure equitable access to federal opportunities. Her procurement strategy is heavily skewed toward small business set-asides, with nearly half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.1% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding economic opportunity for disadvantaged and socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive alignment with federal small business goals and a preference for competitive, transparent award mechanisms that promote vendor diversity. Chappelle’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) and 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), where she procures everything from tactical uniforms and outerwear to insignia, headgear, and specialized accessories. Her domain knowledge includes textile standards, garment construction methodologies, and federal uniform specifications, enabling her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure compliance with performance and quality benchmarks.