Paddy M. Liedman

Paddy M. Liedman serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the federal supply chain, with a focus on industrial manufacturing and fabricated metal products. In this role, Liedman executes full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency acquisition policies. Their work supports mission-critical infrastructure and equipment needs by securing high-integrity rolled and extruded metal components, wire products, and related fabricated goods, aligning procurement outcomes with national industrial capacity priorities. Liedman’s contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers specializing in nonferrous and rolled steel production, as well as fabricators of precision wire products. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage with mid-tier industrial suppliers possessing certified quality systems, including AS9100 and ISO 9001, and demonstrate a preference for vendors with proven capacity to meet stringent dimensional and metallurgical specifications. Their contracting approach emphasizes technical evaluation, past performance validation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with manufacturers capable of scaling production while maintaining quality control. Liedman’s procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, they maintain an 8.3% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent dedication to small business participation, particularly among manufacturers with proven niche expertise in specialized metal forming. Their primary industry focus lies in NAICS 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing) and 331491 (Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding), reflecting deep technical expertise in the procurement of structural metal profiles, extruded alloys, and custom-fabricated components. An additional 8.3% of activity centers on NAICS 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing), underscoring their proficiency in sourcing high-performance wire assemblies for industrial, defense, or energy applications. Liedman’s domain knowledge encompasses metallurgical standards, material certifications, and fabrication tolerances critical to mission-critical procurement.