Zuleimy Alicea

Zuleimy J. Alicea Contreras serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supporting mission-critical procurements aligned with national space and scientific research priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-technical acquisitions in aerospace engineering, space systems development, and social science research services, often involving multi-year, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse vendor base, including prime contractors with specialized capabilities in space technology and defense-related R&D, as well as small businesses capable of delivering niche scientific and engineering services. Her working relationships emphasize collaboration with vendors possessing proven technical expertise, past performance in relevant domains, and the ability to meet stringent compliance and delivery timelines under fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract types. Alicea Contreras demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses in technical fields. Though no other set-aside categories are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive approach to fostering competition and enhancing vendor diversity within high-tech acquisition categories. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 927110 (Space Research and Technology), 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities). She routinely procures advanced space systems components, propulsion subsystems, satellite support technologies, and applied social science research services, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains requiring specialized engineering, data analysis, and systems integration capabilities.