Shanice A. Gardner

Shanice A. Gardner serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within a federal agency focused on industrial and logistics support. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. She primarily handles high-value, technically intricate procurements tied to manufacturing and transportation infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with national supply chain resilience goals. Her work directly supports mission-critical operations requiring precision-engineered components and specialized logistics services. Gardner maintains a streamlined contracting approach with a limited but consistent base of vendors, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over volume. She engages with a select group of manufacturers and logistics providers experienced in precision bearing production, petroleum refining equipment, and long-haul specialized freight services. Her relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, rigorous quality assurance protocols, and a preference for firms with proven compliance in defense-adjacent supply chains. She does not rely on a large pool of contractors, instead fostering deep, performance-driven partnerships with a core group of qualified suppliers. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently allocates approximately 5.6% of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 4.2% to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional support for small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Gardner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing), where she sources high-tolerance components for industrial and aerospace systems. She also regularly procures equipment and services under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 484230 (Specialized Freight Trucking), indicating deep expertise in energy infrastructure and heavy-duty logistics. Her technical domain centers on precision mechanical systems, fuel production assets, and mission-critical transportation networks, making her a key liaison between engineering requirements and industrial supply chain execution.