Steve Alves

Steven J. Alves serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and operational domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through competitive, transparent, and equitable contracting practices. He typically handles complex procurements involving specialized equipment, research services, and niche transportation solutions, often requiring detailed technical evaluations and risk mitigation strategies. His work supports the acquisition lifecycle from market research and solicitation development through contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Mr. Alves engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier suppliers, and specialized manufacturers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition balanced with targeted socioeconomic set-asides, fostering a diverse supplier base. He maintains professional, compliance-driven relationships with vendors, emphasizing performance accountability, contract fidelity, and timely deliverables. Mr. Alves demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also routinely utilizes SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes inclusion, ensuring that small, disadvantaged firms have meaningful access to federal opportunities while maintaining competitive integrity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), indicating expertise in precision instrumentation and control systems. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), suggesting engagement with policy analysis, behavioral studies, and program evaluation. Additional activity in transportation equipment manufacturing and electronic parts wholesale underscores his technical breadth, supporting acquisitions in both defense-adjacent and civilian infrastructure domains.