Julie A. Idleman

Julie Idleman serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements in telecommunications, electrical equipment manufacturing, and industrial supply chains, with a focus on securing mission-critical hardware, communication systems, and associated support services. Julie’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical rigor with market viability, fostering fair competition while mitigating acquisition risk. While specific contractor names are not available, Julie maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging with both large prime contractors and small businesses across manufacturing and wholesale distribution sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, yet she actively cultivates partnerships with small business vendors through set-aside programs, ensuring broad market participation and innovation. Her working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, clear evaluation criteria, and consistent adherence to procurement integrity standards. Julie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 45.5% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small businesses, with minimal use of other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach prioritizes broad-based small business access over narrow targeting, aligning with agency goals to promote competitive, inclusive markets. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), and 423830 (industrial machinery wholesalers), indicating deep technical familiarity with wireless communications infrastructure, power systems, and industrial supply logistics. She also procures services under 511210 and 624190, suggesting involvement in data-related solutions and community-based support programs, underscoring a multidisciplinary technical and operational procurement profile.