JoAn Findlay

JoAn Findlay serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions within the petroleum and energy supply chain, with a primary focus on refining and wholesale distribution of petroleum products. Her work supports critical infrastructure and operational needs by ensuring reliable access to refined fuels and related petroleum-based commodities. She handles full lifecycle contracting actions, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration, adhering strictly to FAR guidelines and agency compliance standards. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned to maintain national energy readiness and logistical continuity, often involving complex technical specifications and supply chain resilience requirements. Findlay maintains a consistent contracting pattern with a broad base of vendors, primarily engaged through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she routinely works with mid- and large-scale petroleum refiners and merchant wholesalers possessing the capacity to meet high-volume, just-in-time delivery standards. Her approach favors vendors with demonstrated operational reliability, environmental compliance, and logistics infrastructure, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business inclusion, with 30% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for qualified small entities within the energy supply chain. This pattern supports broader federal goals of economic diversity and resilience in critical infrastructure sectors. Findlay’s expertise centers on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and NAICS 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting deep specialization in refining processes, product specifications, and bulk distribution logistics. She procures refined petroleum products including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and lubricants, often requiring compliance with ASTM standards and federal environmental regulations. Her technical domain expertise ensures that acquisitions meet both operational performance and regulatory compliance benchmarks across the energy supply ecosystem.