Elizabeth E Hanlon

Elizabeth Hanlon serves as the primary contracting lead for the Defense Logistics Agency’s Columbus Division 2, where she manages the acquisition of advanced analytical instrumentation and precision laboratory equipment critical to defense-related scientific research and environmental compliance. Her portfolio centers on high-fidelity analytical systems used for material characterization, trace contaminant detection, and technical validation in military and federal testing facilities. She oversees the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from requirements development and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DOD standards for technical accuracy, reliability, and mission readiness. Hanlon maintains strong, sustained partnerships with key contractors including TETRA TECH, INC. and CHICKASAW SERVICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, who consistently deliver specialized analytical services, calibration support, and instrumentation maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical vetting, and performance-based contract structures that ensure sustained operational capability. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in laboratory automation, spectroscopy, and environmental monitoring systems, fostering relationships built on technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 81.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is modest at 18.1%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with minimal use of SDVOSB or other specialized programs, suggesting a mission-driven emphasis on performance over socioeconomic targeting. Hanlon’s core procurement activity centers on NAICS codes 335911 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), and 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in high-precision hardware and analytical systems used in defense testing environments. Her expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical equipment requiring stringent quality controls, calibration traceability, and compliance with military and environmental standards.