John R. Lambert

John R. Lambert serves as a Contract Specialist within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 11, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical IT procurements that advance federal digital modernization and cybersecurity resilience. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—he specializes in complex professional services contracts supporting systems design, software development, and IT consulting. His work directly enables GSA FAS Region 11’s mandate to deliver secure, scalable, and agile technology solutions across federal agencies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with modernization priorities such as cloud migration and zero-trust architecture. Lambert cultivates strategic partnerships with a network of qualified vendors, primarily service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), which constitute 100% of his awarded contracts. He actively engages with small business contractors through outreach initiatives and pre-solicitation forums, fostering transparent, collaborative relationships that promote competition and innovation. His procurement approach emphasizes fairness, accountability, and adherence to socioeconomic goals, ensuring that contracting opportunities are accessible and equitable for certified small businesses with specialized IT expertise. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—reflecting a deep specialization in technical domains such as enterprise architecture, custom software development, cybersecurity integration, and legacy system modernization. He consistently procures solutions that support federal agencies in deploying secure, interoperable IT environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance with NIST standards and FedRAMP requirements. Lambert’s expertise lies in structuring performance-based contracts that drive outcomes over outputs, ensuring that acquired services meet evolving mission needs with agility and precision.