Bill Lockard

Bill Lockard serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Aviation Administration’s New England Region (6913G4), responsible for managing facility support and infrastructure maintenance contracts critical to the operational readiness of air traffic control facilities and terminal radar approach control sites. His role centers on executing acquisitions under FAR Part 19 to ensure the sustained functionality of aviation infrastructure through timely service delivery. He routinely handles service-based contracts for janitorial, landscaping, and general facility support, aligning procurement activities with the FAA’s mission to maintain safe, secure, and efficient national airspace system assets. Lockard maintains a consistent contracting pattern focused on small business participation, with over half of his awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively engages with service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and promote equitable access to federal opportunities. His working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with local and regional service providers who specialize in mission-critical facility upkeep, fostering reliable, performance-based vendor engagement across the Northeast. His procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), accounting for more than 80% of his activity, with additional support services under 561990. These contracts ensure the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic integrity of FAA-controlled facilities, including base buildings and remote radar sites. Lockard’s expertise lies in procuring non-technical, high-volume facility support services that directly enable aviation operational continuity, requiring precise performance metrics, compliance with federal environmental and safety standards, and adherence to FAR-mandated small business goals. His approach underscores a deep understanding of the intersection between facility maintenance and aviation safety.