Elaine Lacker

Elaine M. Lacker serves as a Contracting Officer within the ITS/Network Services Contract Operations Division (47QTCD) of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. She plays a pivotal role in executing complex IT and telecommunications acquisitions that support federal digital infrastructure modernization. Her portfolio encompasses mission-critical procurements for wireless communications equipment, network systems integration, and specialized electrical installation services, ensuring secure, scalable, and interoperable IT environments across federal agencies. Lacker manages full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—aligning each acquisition with GSA’s strategic goals for technological resilience and operational efficiency. While specific contractor names are not available, Lacker maintains a dynamic contracting environment characterized by engagement with both large prime contractors and small business vendors. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach between established technology integrators and agile, niche providers capable of delivering specialized hardware and installation services. She fosters collaborative partnerships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and innovation, ensuring vendors meet stringent federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Lacker demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 37% of her acquisitions structured as small business set-asides. Her pattern includes a significant preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside targeted 8(a) competed awards, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and minority-owned firms. Her approach aligns with GSA’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment manufacturing and NAICS 238210 for electrical contracting services, indicating deep expertise in procuring radio and television transmission systems, network hardware, and mission-critical wiring infrastructure. Lacker’s technical domain centers on secure, high-performance communications networks and physical IT installations that underpin federal digital operations.