Lance Petteway

Lance Petteway serves as a Contracting Officer with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he manages the acquisition of critical services that support the integrity and modernization of federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. His procurement portfolio centers on evidence-based policy analysis, program evaluation, and operational modernization initiatives, ensuring that FNS leverages data-driven solutions to enhance program efficiency and equity. He is responsible for full lifecycle contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—adhering to FAR guidelines and agency-specific compliance standards. Petteway collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in social science research and technical consulting, primarily engaging firms with expertise in program evaluation, behavioral economics, and public policy analysis. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently partners with firms capable of delivering rigorous, independent assessments of federal nutrition initiatives, fostering transparent, competitive procurement practices that prioritize technical merit and analytical rigor. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately two-thirds of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating one-third of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the public sector research space. Petteway’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) and NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in social science research, program impact analysis, and policy consulting. He routinely acquires services related to survey design, longitudinal data analysis, stakeholder engagement studies, and implementation science to inform federal nutrition policy and improve program outcomes.