Ursula Stewart

Ursula Stewart serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of critical industrial components and specialized manufacturing goods. She primarily handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on complex hardware and engineered parts requiring technical evaluation and source selection. Her work supports mission-critical operations by securing reliable supply chains for essential mechanical and industrial components. While specific contractor names are not available, Ursula maintains a broad network of manufacturers and suppliers across the industrial base, particularly those capable of meeting precise engineering specifications. She engages with both large-capacity producers and small businesses capable of fulfilling niche technical requirements, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and adherence to federal acquisition standards, ensuring accountability at every stage of the procurement process. Ursula’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 95.2% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 4.8% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This targeted approach ensures that qualified small manufacturers have meaningful access to federal opportunities without compromising mission needs or competition integrity. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy balances broad market access with deliberate inclusion of small business capabilities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), followed by 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring precision-engineered mechanical components, industrial fasteners, and specialized sealing systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with materials science, tolerances, and manufacturing standards. Her expertise ensures the acquisition of mission-critical hardware that meets stringent performance and durability requirements.