Laurie D. Litzau

Laurie D. Litzau serves as a Contract Negotiator with a specialized focus on complex construction and engineering procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic contract execution. She manages the full lifecycle of negotiated contracts, from solicitation through award and administration, with particular emphasis on technical requirements in heavy civil and industrial construction. Her role is critical to ensuring transparent, competitive, and efficient procurement outcomes that align with statutory obligations and fiscal accountability. Litzau collaborates closely with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized expertise in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning systems, and industrial facility construction. Her negotiation style emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, risk mitigation, and clear performance metrics to ensure contractor accountability and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Litzau prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for two-thirds of her awards, alongside total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her procurement approach consistently leverages socioeconomic authorities to promote equitable access to federal contracts, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), reflecting deep familiarity with infrastructure development, mechanical systems integration, and large-scale industrial facility build-outs. She routinely procures turnkey construction services, retrofitting solutions, and utility system upgrades requiring specialized engineering oversight and compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.