Donald J. Lyles

Donald J. Lyles serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific and technical domains, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning contract outcomes with mission-critical research and development objectives. He plays a pivotal role in the agency’s acquisition lifecycle, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision engineering systems and applied scientific research services, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Lyles is known for his methodical approach to source selection and his emphasis on technical merit and performance-based contracting. Lyles maintains professional relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in advanced research, systems engineering, and instrumentation manufacturing. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he routinely engages firms with demonstrated expertise in experimental design, prototype development, and technical testing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical capability over volume-based sourcing, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent performance and compliance standards. Lyles’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains fully compliant with all small business participation requirements, and small businesses are competitively eligible under open solicitation terms. His primary NAICS focus lies in 541715 and 541712, indicating deep specialization in research and development across physical and engineering sciences, complemented by 334511 for advanced system and instrument manufacturing. He routinely procures services such as laboratory testing, sensor development, simulation modeling, and prototype fabrication, demonstrating strong technical fluency in aerospace, navigation, and analytical instrumentation domains.