Holly Eskridge

Hollis Mae Eskridge serves as a Contract Specialist at the GSA/FAS Region 7 Acquisition Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions for mission-critical industrial and institutional supplies that sustain federal operations. Her work centers on acquiring durable, high-volume manufactured goods essential to facility maintenance, logistics, and administrative functions. She manages full-cycle acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 14 procedures, leveraging GSA schedules, blanket purchase agreements, and competitive sealed bidding to ensure timely delivery of standardized commodities. Eskridge’s portfolio emphasizes operational readiness through efficient acquisition pathways for essential consumables and equipment used across federal agencies. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including MACGYVER SOLUTIONS, INC., FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LLC, B.W. WILSON PAPER COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and COMSIS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity to deliver standardized industrial goods at scale, often under long-term agreements. Eskridge prioritizes vendor reliability, consistent performance, and compliance with federal quality standards, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships that support sustained supply chain stability. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 79% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While the majority of acquisitions remain unrestricted, she actively supports small business participation, allocating approximately 20.5% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with minimal use of 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a balanced approach that prioritizes efficiency while still advancing socioeconomic goals through targeted small business opportunities. Eskridge’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing) and 335611 (Soap and Detergent Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring industrial fasteners, cleaning supplies, and related institutional commodities. She also regularly acquires surgical supplies and small electrical appliances under NAICS 339113 and 335210, demonstrating proficiency in managing diverse product categories critical to federal facility operations and health services support.