Lee Ann Carpenter

Lee Ann Carpenter serves as a primary procurement lead within the Bureau of Industry and Security, supporting the agency’s mission to enforce export controls and safeguard critical technologies vital to national security. She manages acquisitions focused on technical services and specialized equipment that enhance compliance infrastructure, cyber-physical resilience, and the secure handling of dual-use items. Her work directly enables BIS to monitor and regulate the flow of sensitive technologies, ensuring alignment with U.S. foreign policy and defense objectives. She typically handles complex, high-stakes procurements for consulting, systems design, and communications equipment critical to export enforcement operations. Carpenter’s contracting activity reflects a broad vendor ecosystem, with no single contractor dominating her portfolio. She engages with a diverse range of firms—from large defense and IT integrators to niche technical consultants—emphasizing capability over scale. Her procurement patterns indicate a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that prioritize technical expertise in export control systems, compliance software, and secure communications hardware. Vendor partnerships are selected based on demonstrated experience in regulated environments and adherence to stringent federal security protocols. Her contracting activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical proficiency and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with BIS’s need for specialized, vetted capabilities in sensitive technology domains. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors must still meet rigorous security and performance standards regardless of size. Carpenter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), indicating heavy reliance on cybersecurity consulting, export compliance automation, and technical advisory services. She also procures specialized equipment under NAICS 334220 and 334511, including secure radio communications systems and navigation instrumentation used in export monitoring and enforcement operations. Her domain expertise centers on dual-use technologies, export control software platforms, and secure information systems critical to national security compliance.