Deitra Lunney

Deitra I. Lunney serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across scientific, technical, and analytical instrument markets. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical needs through competitive, transparent contracting processes. She routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 15 for professional services, specialized equipment, and laboratory technology, often requiring detailed technical evaluations and performance-based contract structures. Her work supports the acquisition of high-precision instruments and analytical solutions critical to research, quality control, and regulatory compliance functions. While specific contractor names are not available, Lunney maintains a broad network of vendors ranging from large-scale manufacturers of analytical instrumentation to niche technical consulting firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open competition. She engages with both established industry leaders and emerging small businesses, fostering vendor relationships grounded in regulatory adherence, performance accountability, and timely contract administration. Lunney demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 13% of her portfolio allocated to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her primary socioeconomic focus is on Total Small Business Set-Asides, followed by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business programs. While non-set-aside acquisitions dominate at 86%, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand market access and promote socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), scientific and technical consulting services (541690), and specialized chemical product manufacturing (325998). She regularly procures precision measurement devices, laboratory automation systems, and customized technical advisory services, reflecting deep expertise in scientific instrumentation, analytical methodology, and research support ecosystems. Her domain knowledge enables her to evaluate technical proposals with precision and ensure acquisitions align with evolving scientific standards.