Grisselle Nusimow

Grisselle R. Nusimow serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and advanced manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in executing federal procurement strategies by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while delivering mission-critical capabilities to national security and defense programs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical goods and services requiring stringent quality controls, including precision-machined components, ammunition systems, and specialized engineering solutions. She handles a mix of competitive and sole-source procurements, often navigating highly regulated supply chains and technical specifications unique to defense industrial base requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Ms. Nusimow maintains relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including Tier 1 defense suppliers, precision manufacturing firms, and IT service providers with security clearances. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and contractor accountability under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. She frequently engages with small and mid-sized enterprises capable of meeting stringent technical and compliance standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and regulatory adherence. Ms. Nusimow’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 96.7% of her awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332993 (ammunition manufacturing), 332721 (precision turned products), and 541511 (custom computer programming), with additional activity in engineering services and guided missile systems manufacturing. She specializes in acquiring high-precision mechanical components, embedded software solutions, and defense-related technical services, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, ITAR compliance, and defense supply chain resilience standards.