Lauren Levy

Lauren Levy serves as a Contract Specialist within the W071 Endist Omaha office under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Army regulatory frameworks. She primarily manages construction, engineering, and technology-enabled support contracts aligned with the Army’s strategic priorities in nuclear deterrence, base readiness, and utility modernization. Her work directly enables the operational resilience of defense installations across the continental United States. Levy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including JOHN BOWMAN, INC., PAF ELECTRICAL, INC., HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC, PERINI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., and WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, full-service vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions in facility construction, electrical systems, transportation logistics, and specialized equipment manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition, approximately 22.2% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small business participation. She actively seeks qualified small businesses with proven capabilities in construction, engineering, and IT services, aligning with the Army’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring Electrical Signals), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a unique blend of physical infrastructure and digital enablement. She frequently acquires integrated systems for facility monitoring, power distribution, and mission-critical software applications, underscoring her technical expertise in hybrid defense modernization environments.