Laverne A. Lyons

Laverne A. Lyons serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services in support of public service missions, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. Her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting activities, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in all procurements. She typically handles complex service-based acquisitions requiring detailed performance specifications, particularly in education and hospitality sectors, aligning agency needs with statutory requirements for competition and socioeconomic goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Lyons consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, educational service providers, and lodging operators, fostering collaborative relationships built on clear performance expectations and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, often utilizing simplified acquisition procedures to streamline processes while maintaining accountability. Lyons demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 57.1% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small entities. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusive competition, with minimal use of set-asides for specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based approach to small business inclusion rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and NAICS 721199 (All Other Traveler Accommodation), indicating expertise in acquiring academic support services, training programs, and temporary lodging solutions. She regularly procures institutional services such as facility maintenance, student housing coordination, and conference management, demonstrating specialized knowledge in both educational operations and transient accommodation logistics.