Alisa Fisher

Alisa Fisher serves as a Contract Specialist within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to administer federal nutrition assistance programs with integrity and efficiency. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for professional and technical services essential to program evaluation, data analytics, policy development, and operational modernization of SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. Her work ensures that FNS leverages evidence-based solutions to enhance program access, equity, and performance through compliant, transparent contracting practices aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Fisher collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in public health consulting, program evaluation, and technical assistance services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in nutrition policy, behavioral science, and federal program implementation. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring vendors to deliver measurable results tied to program goals, and she fosters collaborative relationships built on accountability and compliance with federal standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified as small disadvantaged or service-disabled veteran-owned concerns, while maintaining competition and value for the government. She actively promotes equitable access to federal contracts for underrepresented firms without compromising acquisition integrity. Fisher’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in securing expert analytical, evaluative, and advisory services. She procures technical consulting for program design, impact assessment, data system integration, and policy research—domains requiring deep knowledge of federal nutrition programs and public health infrastructure.