Lesly Hill

Lesly Hill serves as a key procurement professional within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, supporting the agency’s mission to advance tribal self-determination through strategic acquisitions of infrastructure, technology, and educational services. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under federal procurement regulations, Hill specializes in securing mission-critical solutions that enhance tribal facilities, digital capabilities, and educational support systems. Their work directly enables the fulfillment of federal trust responsibilities by ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods and services to underserved Native communities. Hill maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of experienced vendors, including SEALASKA CONSTRUCTORS LLC, TEPA EC, LLC, GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., CGI FEDERAL INC., and COOPER ZIETZ ENGINEERS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with deep experience in tribal environments, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in culturally informed engineering, IT modernization, and educational program support. The working relationship patterns emphasize long-term collaboration, technical alignment with tribal needs, and compliance with federal socioeconomic requirements. A defining feature of Hill’s procurement strategy is a strong commitment to Indian-owned small business participation, with over 64% of awards directed under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside program, alongside significant use of the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering Native-owned enterprises and aligning with Department of the Interior-specific socioeconomic goals. Small business participation remains central to contracting decisions, with nearly 80% of awards reserved for Indian-owned or other small business concerns. Hill’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a primary emphasis on IT support, systems integration, and digital infrastructure for tribal governments and schools. Additional procurement activity includes electronic computer manufacturing and educational support services, underscoring expertise in technology-enabled learning environments and hardware procurement tailored to remote reservation settings. Their domain knowledge spans federal IT compliance, tribal sovereignty considerations, and the unique logistical demands of serving geographically isolated communities.