Chyra Lewis

Chyra Lewis serves as a key procurement professional within the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mission to secure safe, shelf-stable, and nutritionally adequate food products for federal nutrition assistance programs. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies, Lewis oversees the procurement of processed and preserved agricultural commodities, including canned, frozen, and dried meats and seafood products. Their work directly enables the reliable distribution of essential food items to vulnerable populations, aligning with AMS’s operational imperative to maintain a resilient, scalable supply chain for domestic food aid. Lewis handles full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and nutritional standards. Lewis maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Navcor Logistics LLC, a primary vendor for the preparation, packaging, and logistical distribution of animal and seafood-based commodities. This partnership reflects a focus on contractors with specialized capabilities in food processing, cold chain management, and federal compliance. The working relationship is characterized by long-term contract performance, repeat award patterns, and an emphasis on quality control and regulatory adherence in high-volume, high-safety environments. Lewis’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of capacity, scalability, and consistent quality over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with AMS’s need for large-scale, uninterrupted food supply chains. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all awards are awarded in full compliance with federal transparency and competition requirements. The primary NAICS focus areas are 311611 (Animal Slaughtering) and 311710 (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging), indicating deep expertise in protein-based commodity procurement. Lewis specializes in acquiring ready-to-serve, shelf-stable meat and seafood products that meet USDA nutritional specifications, requiring technical knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and federal labeling requirements. Their domain expertise centers on the intersection of agricultural processing, food preservation technology, and federal nutrition program logistics.