Julian Apelstin

Julian Apelstin serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the procurement mission within their organization. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant focus on full and open competition, with the majority of awards designated as no set-aside. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, with a quarter of procurement activity dedicated to total small business set-asides and a specific preference for HUBZone price evaluation in unrestricted competitions. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in specialized manufacturing. Primary areas of expertise include rubber product manufacturing, as well as miscellaneous and snack food manufacturing. Additionally, there is a technical focus on the production of metal kitchen cookware, utensils, cutlery, and the manufacturing of saw blades and hand tools.