Lacie Hysten

Lacie Hysten serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in energy infrastructure and analytical testing services. While specific agency details are not publicly disclosed, her procurement activities align with mission-critical needs in petroleum refining operations and laboratory instrumentation, indicating a focus on national energy security and scientific compliance. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance management—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications for high-stakes industrial and laboratory environments. Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms capable of delivering specialized engineering, maintenance, and analytical services for petroleum refining systems and precision laboratory instruments. Though no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with manufacturers and service providers possessing deep technical expertise in refinery operations, process control systems, and analytical calibration standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven track records in regulated environments, alongside active engagement with small businesses meeting technical performance requirements. Hysten demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.5% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are prevalent, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster competition and innovation among qualified small manufacturers and service providers. Her approach balances regulatory compliance with economic development goals, ensuring broad vendor participation without compromising technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), reflecting deep expertise in procuring refining equipment, safety systems, and operational support services. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) underscores her technical proficiency in acquiring chromatography systems, emission analyzers, and certified testing protocols. Her work ensures the integrity of industrial and environmental monitoring standards across critical infrastructure sectors.