Lilian Huyen

Lilian Huyen supports the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate within the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Offices, managing professional and technical service acquisitions critical to federal land management and resource stewardship. She oversees the procurement of specialized services including real estate valuation, aviation logistics, scientific research, and systems design to sustain public trust assets and infrastructure integrity. Her work ensures alignment with strategic modernization goals by securing expert contractors capable of delivering high-stakes, mission-critical support across complex federal landholdings. Huyen maintains consistent relationships with key service providers such as Phoenix Air Group, Inc., Brainerd Helicopters, Inc., and HMC Helicopter Service LLC, reflecting a strong emphasis on aviation and logistics support. She also engages with technical service firms like Mathematica Inc. and Papillon Airways Inc. to fulfill specialized analytical and operational needs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in regulated environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, performance reliability, and mission alignment. A significant portion of her portfolio—55.6%—is set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. While no single set-aside program dominates, her awards consistently prioritize small business participation, reflecting a balanced approach that supports economic diversity while maintaining operational readiness. This pattern reinforces the agency’s broader mandate to leverage small business innovation without compromising mission outcomes. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating deep expertise in land valuation, data analytics, and technical consulting. She regularly acquires services related to geospatial analysis, aviation support systems, and scientific research, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal land use, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience.