Rachel Trussell

Rachel Trussell serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing commercial printing and related support services acquisitions. She plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s visual communication, documentation, and printed material needs are met through compliant, efficient contracting practices. Her portfolio centers on high-volume, mission-critical print services, including digital and offset commercial printing, with ancillary support for specialized screen and book printing operations. Trussell ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and maintains rigorous oversight of contract performance, delivery timelines, and quality standards across a diverse vendor base. Her contractor relationships are primarily with commercial printing firms specializing in large-format, high-speed digital and offset production, as well as integrated print support service providers. She engages with vendors that offer end-to-end solutions including design, pre-press, fulfillment, and logistics, favoring those with robust quality control systems and secure handling protocols for sensitive materials. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing ISO certifications and experience in government-compliant print environments. Trussell’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a procurement strategy focused on open competition and broad market access. This approach prioritizes price, quality, and delivery reliability over socioeconomic preferences, indicating a deliberate alignment with mission-critical timelines and volume demands that may not be feasible under restricted solicitations. Her patterns suggest a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven scalability and operational resilience. Her primary NAICS focus is on commercial printing (323111), with significant activity in screen printing (323113) and supporting activities (323120). She specializes in procuring high-volume printed materials such as reports, forms, brochures, and instructional materials, demonstrating deep familiarity with print technologies, color management, and production workflows. Her expertise lies in balancing technical specifications with cost-effective procurement, ensuring outputs meet both functional and regulatory requirements.