Elizabeth Lanum

Elizabeth Lanum serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC in securing mission-critical technology and operational services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity posture, and enabling data-driven agricultural policy execution. Her work centers on procuring advanced computing services, software solutions, and technical consulting to sustain high-availability information systems critical to USDA’s operational mission. Lanum specializes in full lifecycle contract management, from requirements definition through award and performance oversight, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., for information technology and systems integration services, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related technical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, favoring partners with proven expertise in federal IT environments and scalable service delivery models. These partnerships reflect a strategic preference for established vendors capable of supporting complex, multi-year modernization initiatives. Lanum’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on broad market competition, with 80% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. However, she consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising technical requirements or acquisition efficiency. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519290 for web-based information services and 541690 for scientific and technical consulting, underscoring her expertise in procuring cloud-enabled platforms, data analytics tools, and IT advisory services. She also manages 238220 contracts for specialized facility systems, reflecting a unique blend of digital infrastructure and physical operational support needs within USDA’s mission-critical environments.