Rochelle N. Overstreet Contracting

Rochelle Overstreet serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across advanced technology and engineering domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of specialized instrumentation, aerospace components, and engineering services, often requiring technical rigor and stringent performance standards. Overstreet handles a mix of competitive and sole-source acquisitions, frequently employing sealed bidding and negotiated procedures under FAR Part 15 to secure high-integrity solutions for national technical programs. Her contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a diverse pool of manufacturers and engineering firms specializing in precision instrumentation and aerospace systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with mid-tier and large-tier vendors possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, as well as firms with demonstrated expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical evaluation, past performance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality and regulatory compliance. Overstreet exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 92.6% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.4% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small businesses have equitable access while prioritizing mission needs and technical capability over arbitrary set-aside targets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment), 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), 335911 (other electrical equipment manufacturing), and 541330 (engineering services). She specializes in acquiring high-precision sensors, avionics subsystems, test and calibration equipment, and technical consulting services supporting aerospace and scientific research missions. Her expertise spans both hardware development and systems integration within highly regulated technical environments.