Lena A. Gilbert

Lena A. Gilbert serves as an Industrial Engineer responsible for managing complex procurement initiatives centered on the manufacture and certification of sanitation and polishing goods aligned with Good Manufacturing Practices. In her role, she applies engineering principles to evaluate technical specifications, assess production capabilities, and ensure compliance with federal quality and safety standards across the acquisition lifecycle. Her work directly supports mission-critical supply chain resilience by identifying and vetting vendors capable of delivering high-integrity sanitation products under stringent regulatory frameworks. She typically handles sole-source and competitive acquisitions for specialized industrial cleaning and surface finishing systems used in regulated environments. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with small manufacturers possessing advanced capabilities in chemical formulation, automated polishing, and sterile packaging. She cultivates long-term vendor partnerships with firms that demonstrate robust quality control systems, ISO compliance, and the ability to scale production while maintaining consistent output. Her approach emphasizes technical evaluation over price alone, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in regulated manufacturing environments. Lena demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small manufacturers with niche expertise in sanitation product manufacturing, fostering innovation and supply chain diversity. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize firms that are small business certified under general small business criteria, with no evidence of use for other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—indicating a focused preference for broad small business inclusion within this technical domain. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 325612, which encompasses the manufacturing of polishing and sanitation goods, including industrial cleaners, surface treatment compounds, and precision-cleaning solutions. She specializes in procuring chemically formulated, EPA-compliant products used in institutional, healthcare, and industrial settings requiring validated sanitation protocols. Her technical expertise lies in evaluating material science applications, manufacturing process controls, and regulatory alignment with FDA and OSHA standards for consumer and institutional hygiene products.