Lauren VanHook

Lauren VanHook serves as a Contract Specialist, where she is responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support her agency's mission. In this role, she handles the administrative and technical aspects of contracting, ensuring that acquisitions are conducted in accordance with federal procurement regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with the majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a demonstrated commitment to small business participation, with a portion of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her industry focus is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and defense sectors. She demonstrates technical procurement expertise in aircraft manufacturing and the acquisition of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Additionally, her procurement activity extends to wireless communications equipment manufacturing and professional engineering services.