Tonia Alexander

Tonia Alexander serves as a secondary procurement support professional within the National Institutes of Health Office of Acquisition and Logistics Operations, contributing to the strategic acquisition of specialized scientific and industrial resources critical to biomedical research. While not the lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in supporting the procurement lifecycle for high-precision laboratory instrumentation, electromedical devices, and advanced manufacturing components that enable cutting-edge life sciences research. Her work ensures alignment with NIH’s mission to accelerate discovery through reliable, compliant, and technically sound acquisition processes. Alexander maintains active working relationships with key contractors including Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc. and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., partnering with firms that deliver niche research services and precision-engineered components for scientific applications. Her collaboration patterns reflect a preference for specialized vendors with demonstrated technical expertise in regulated environments, often engaging contractors capable of meeting stringent federal compliance and quality control standards for research-grade equipment and analytical systems. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately half of acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering small business participation. The remaining half are awarded without set-aside, indicating flexibility to source mission-critical capabilities from larger or non-traditional vendors when necessary to meet technical or operational urgency. Alexander’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing), reflecting her involvement in acquiring specialized environmental remediation services and custom chemical synthesis capabilities essential for laboratory safety and research integrity. Her expertise centers on procuring highly technical, low-volume, high-compliance goods and services that support NIH’s biomedical infrastructure and regulatory compliance obligations.