Douglas W. Lembo

Douglas W. Lembo serves as a key procurement professional within U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical training, technical, and operational support services that enhance the readiness of elite special operations forces. His responsibilities include managing complex contracts for professional development programs, specialized instructional services, and advanced technological systems essential to tactical proficiency and doctrinal compliance. Lembo’s portfolio centers on high-stakes, low-volume acquisitions requiring stringent security protocols and rapid deployment capabilities, ensuring SOF units remain equipped with cutting-edge educational and technical resources. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in special operations environments, delivering tailored solutions in training curriculum design, geospatial systems, and mission-specific software development. Lembo’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with firms that possess deep domain knowledge in military doctrine and adaptive learning technologies. Lembo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 62% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to empower small, agile vendors. An additional 12.5% are awarded through 8(a) competed pathways, underscoring his active support for disadvantaged business enterprises. His contracting patterns prioritize small business participation as a core element of mission resilience and innovation. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541990 (Other Professional Services), and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), indicating a heavy emphasis on software development, doctrinal training, and specialized instruction. He also procures advanced systems under 334511 and 333618, reflecting technical expertise in navigation, sensor, and specialized equipment manufacturing critical to SOF operational success.