Ceresa L. Justus-Lee

Ceresa L. Justus-Lee serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across defense and industrial manufacturing domains. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive and efficient contracting strategies that align with national security and logistical requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses solicitations for specialized motor vehicle components, mechanical power transmission systems, and armored vehicle manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding of defense supply chain dynamics. She navigates the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable, Justus-Lee maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers, including prime contractors and tiered subcontractors specializing in defense-grade engineering and precision manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, fostering relationships with both large defense industrial base firms and qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical and quality standards. She consistently emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation through rigorous source selection criteria and post-award oversight. Her set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted competition, with 91.4% of actions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and occasional 8(a) competed awards, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Justus-Lee’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336390, 333613, and 336992, reflecting deep expertise in motor vehicle parts, mechanical power transmission equipment, and military armored vehicle systems. She routinely procures mission-critical components such as drivetrains, suspension systems, and armored hull assemblies, requiring familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, quality assurance protocols, and defense logistics frameworks. Her technical acumen ensures acquisitions meet operational readiness standards across land-based defense platforms.