Lasonia Brown

Lasonia Brown serves as a key procurement support professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, supporting the secure and precise acquisition of industrial maintenance and engineering services critical to U.S. currency production. Though holding no formal title, her secondary role is instrumental in facilitating the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for specialized machinery repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance contracts that ensure the integrity and anti-counterfeiting standards of federal currency. She works closely with contracting officers to align acquisitions with mission-critical operational needs, focusing on high-precision equipment used in intaglio printing, security ink formulation, and substrate handling systems. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC—each recognized for their technical expertise in commercial and industrial machinery repair, precision maintenance, and security infrastructure support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and proven performance in high-security environments. Her procurement activity is fully aligned with a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic inclusion and the empowerment of small business contractors with specialized capabilities. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation from small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s mission to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Brown’s domain expertise centers on NAICS 811310, which governs the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery—particularly high-speed printing presses, engraving equipment, and security ink dispensing systems. Her work ensures the operational readiness of mission-critical manufacturing assets, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, calibration standards, and Federal Security Protocol for currency production infrastructure.