Lara Wood

Lara Wood serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through strategic sourcing and contract administration. The agency demonstrates a diverse set-aside strategy, with a significant focus on supporting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). While a majority of procurements are open to all competitors, there is a clear commitment to socioeconomic goals, including targeted awards for ISBEEs and the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The procurement focus is split across several distinct technical and service domains. Primary industry specializations include small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing, as well as food service contracting. Additionally, the portfolio includes requirements for software publishers and the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as fabricated wire products.