Lara N. Procknow

Lara N. Procknow serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of professional and support services. She plays a critical role in ensuring agency missions are supported through compliant, efficient, and transparent contracting practices. Her acquisitions primarily focus on facilities support, janitorial services, and architectural design, requiring a deep understanding of performance-based contracting, statement of work development, and source selection procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Procknow ensures alignment with federal procurement policies while fostering accountability and value in every contract award. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Procknow consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and firms specializing in facilities management and professional design services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure service quality and operational continuity. She maintains a balanced procurement strategy that encourages both established service providers and emerging small business entrants into the federal marketplace. Procknow demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her awards directed toward HUBZone-certified small businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to promote economic development in historically underserved areas. Although the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent use of the HUBZone set-aside underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses and fulfilling federal socioeconomic goals under the Small Business Act. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), and NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services). She specializes in procuring comprehensive facility maintenance, cleaning, and design solutions that support operational readiness and workplace safety. Procknow’s technical expertise includes evaluating service delivery models, contract performance standards, and compliance with environmental and accessibility regulations, ensuring that acquired services meet both mission needs and regulatory requirements.