Lance Butler

Lance Butler serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Labor’s Jcas East Procurement office, supporting the operational integrity of Job Corps centers nationwide. He manages acquisitions critical to the delivery of residential workforce development and vocational training programs, overseeing contracts for educational services, facility operations, and administrative support. His role ensures alignment with DOL’s mission to expand access to career readiness for underserved youth, with a focus on securing high-quality, compliant services that meet federal standards under FAR and OMB guidance. He handles a broad spectrum of procurement actions, from sole-source justifications to full and open competitions, prioritizing efficiency and mission alignment. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Butler’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with technical and trade education providers, engineering consultants, and management support firms. His working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in youth development programs, residential facility operations, and career transition services. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with federal procurement integrity standards. Butler demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses—15.8% under HUBZone set-asides and another 15.8% under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5. The majority of awards remain open to all competitors, yet his portfolio consistently prioritizes opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses, reflecting DOL’s equity-driven procurement philosophy. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting his central role in acquiring vocational training curricula, instructor services, and career counseling systems. He also procures limited engineering and management consulting services to support facility upgrades and program administration, demonstrating specialized expertise in workforce development infrastructure and educational service delivery.