Ellen Sommer

Ellen E. Sommer serves as a Printing Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition of commercial printing services and related materials to support agency operations. In this role, she ensures the procurement of high-quality printed products aligns with federal standards, cost-efficiency goals, and timely delivery requirements. Her responsibilities span the full lifecycle of printing-related acquisitions, from requirement development and market research to contract award and performance monitoring. Sommer specializes in sourcing services such as digital and offset printing, screen printing, and book production, often coordinating with internal stakeholders to define technical specifications and compliance criteria for printed materials used in public communications, training, and administrative functions. While specific contractor names are not available, Sommer maintains relationships with a broad base of commercial printing vendors capable of meeting federal specifications for color accuracy, paper stock, binding, and security features. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial printers with proven capacity to handle large-volume, high-turnover print runs while adhering to environmental and accessibility standards. She engages both large-capacity printers and specialized firms capable of niche services such as variable data printing or tamper-resistant document production. Sommer’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded without socioeconomic preferences, indicating a focus on open competition based on technical capability, quality, and delivery reliability rather than targeted small business set-asides. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing efficiency and scale over socioeconomic contracting mechanisms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing), encompassing digital, offset, and lithographic printing, with secondary emphasis on screen printing (323113) and book printing (323117). She also occasionally procures photographic film, toner, and chemical supplies under NAICS 325992, demonstrating technical familiarity with the full printing supply chain. Sommer’s expertise centers on ensuring print quality, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity for mission-critical printed outputs.