Carrie Lucas

Carrie Lucas serves as a Contract Specialist, where she plays a key role in the agency's procurement mission by managing the solicitation and award processes for various requirements. Her responsibilities involve navigating complex federal acquisition regulations to ensure the successful procurement of goods and services necessary to support agency operations. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement landscape with a significant portion of its requirements being fulfilled through non-set-aside contracts. However, there is a notable presence of diverse vendors within the agency's ecosystem, including various small business entities that participate in the competitive landscape. The agency maintains a structured approach to socioeconomic contracting, with a clear commitment to small business participation. Procurement patterns show a balanced distribution across several categories, including a focus on 8(a) competed contracts and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Additionally, the agency utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides to meet its mission objectives and support small business integration into the federal supply chain. The agency's procurement activities span several distinct technical domains and industry sectors. These include specialized requirements in software publishing and analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. Furthermore, the agency procures services related to marketing consulting, security systems, and various facility-related needs such as plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting.