Aileene Lewis

Aileene N. Lewis serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition initiatives centered on scientific and technical research services. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic contract execution. She typically handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, focusing on research and development contracts requiring technical expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Her work supports the development of innovative solutions through structured sourcing strategies that prioritize technical merit, cost realism, and performance-based outcomes. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, her procurement patterns indicate engagement with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-caliber R&D services. She consistently collaborates with firms possessing strong technical capabilities in experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory operations, fostering partnerships with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses. Her approach emphasizes transparent competition and performance accountability, ensuring contracts align with federal standards for quality and compliance. Aileene demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her awards are open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity and enhance innovation through diverse vendor engagement. She does not appear to prioritize other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a focused preference for broad-based small business inclusion. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 and 541712, reflecting deep expertise in non-biotechnology research and development across engineering and life sciences domains. She routinely procures services including applied research, prototype development, analytical testing, and scientific consulting, requiring contractors with specialized technical capabilities and proven experience in federally funded R&D environments.