Elizabeth Lally

Elizabeth A. Lally serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of specialized construction and finishing services critical to modernizing aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure. Her role involves executing full lifecycle contracting for facilities and support systems that enable the integration of advanced avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms. Lally ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in electromagnetic compatibility, sensor calibration, and mission-critical test bed development. Lally maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide niche expertise in building finishing, instrumentation enclosure systems, and facility modifications tailored to high-sensitivity testing environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and proven performance in secure, controlled-access facilities, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate deep familiarity with Air Force test range requirements. Lally’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the most qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are selected based on merit and mission alignment. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her awards remain accessible to all eligible firms through transparent, performance-based solicitation criteria. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), encompassing specialized interior finishes, electromagnetic shielding installations, vibration-dampened flooring, and custom enclosures for sensitive test instrumentation. Lally’s expertise lies in procuring construction and modification services that meet stringent aerospace standards for signal integrity, environmental control, and electromagnetic interference mitigation—ensuring test facilities remain operationally viable for next-generation defense systems.