Acquisition Specialist

Selma B. Dandridge serves as a Corporate Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurements across critical industrial and aerospace supply chains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating efficient, transparent contracting processes that align with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical acquisitions for electronic components, fabricated wire products, and precision-manufactured industrial parts, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. She works closely with engineering and requirements teams to define statement of work, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate contract terms that balance performance, cost, and risk. Dandridge cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse base of suppliers, including established manufacturers of aerospace subsystems, industrial fasteners, and process control instrumentation. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages both large-tier suppliers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure quality and reliability in mission-critical components. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 20% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides also feature prominently, demonstrating her active support for socioeconomic programs. She strategically leverages set-aside authorities to foster competition and expand the supplier base, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for qualifying small businesses. Dandridge’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS categories related to electronic component manufacturing, fabricated wire products, aircraft parts, and industrial fasteners. She specializes in procuring precision-engineered components used in defense, aerospace, and industrial automation systems, requiring expertise in technical specifications, material standards, and supply chain traceability. Her domain knowledge spans electromechanical systems, control instrumentation, and high-reliability manufacturing processes, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and contractual execution.