Christine Lyons

Christine Lyons serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, operating under the Department of State. In this critical role, she manages the acquisition of essential facility and operational services required to sustain secure, mission-critical diplomatic operations in Latvia. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—for infrastructure, security, and support services. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the embassy’s strategic priorities of modernizing building systems and maintaining uninterrupted operational continuity in a high-security environment. Lyons collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in facility maintenance, security systems, and environmental services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in HVAC systems, janitorial operations, and physical security infrastructure. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based service delivery, favoring vendors with proven track records in overseas diplomatic settings and experience meeting stringent State Department standards. Lyons’ contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the unique demands of overseas diplomatic missions where specialized expertise often outweighs small business participation criteria. Her approach aligns with Department of State guidance for high-priority, mission-essential contracts abroad. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 561621 (Security Systems Services), underscoring her technical expertise in facility systems management and operational support. She routinely procures climate control upgrades, building maintenance contracts, and integrated security solutions—including surveillance, access control, and alarm systems—demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and logistical challenges of sustaining U.S. diplomatic infrastructure in a foreign operational environment.