Lisa A Fleming

Lisa A. Fleming serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Research Laboratory, where she plays a critical role in executing complex research and development acquisitions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic technology priorities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced scientific and engineering services, specializing in the procurement of next-generation maritime systems including electronic warfare components, signal processing architectures, and autonomous navigation technologies. Her work directly supports NRL’s mission to deliver foundational R&D capabilities that enhance naval superiority through innovation in physical sciences and advanced instrumentation. Fleming maintains established relationships with key contractors including Assurance Technology Corp, L3Harris NexGen Communications LLC, Envisioneering Inc, Integration Innovation Inc, and Analex Corporation, all of which provide specialized technical expertise in sensor development, systems integration, and analytical instrumentation. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-precision, mission-critical solutions under stringent technical and compliance requirements, often involving classified or export-controlled deliverables. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, she consistently allocates 12.5% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where it aligns with mission needs. Fleming’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with additional activity in 334511 (Navigation and Guidance Systems Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely procures advanced hardware and software systems for radar, electro-optical sensing, fiber optic networks, and laboratory-grade instrumentation, requiring deep technical understanding of defense science and systems integration.