Ginger R. Lease

Ginger Lease serves as the primary procurement lead for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical administrative and technical services that sustain the agency’s operational infrastructure. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, Lease ensures alignment with strategic priorities including administrative workflow optimization, facility maintenance, and the support of high-precision scientific instrumentation. Her acquisitions primarily focus on professional and technical services that enable secure, efficient, and scalable government operations, with a strong emphasis on consulting, systems design, and specialized technical support. Lease maintains established relationships with key contractors including the National Disability Rights Network Inc. and the Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc., partnering with organizations that deliver expert advisory services, policy analysis, and technical implementation support. Her contracting approach favors long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-aligned solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, non-traditional government contractors with demonstrated expertise in public sector administrative modernization and technical service delivery. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 20% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance underscores a strategic focus on maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses, particularly those offering specialized professional and technical services. Lease’s primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), reflecting a technical domain expertise in administrative systems modernization, workflow automation, and integrated IT support. She routinely procures consulting, software development, and technical infrastructure services that enhance the operational efficiency and cybersecurity posture of HHS administrative functions.