Lisa B. Lombard

Lisa B. Lombard serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions within the educational support services domain. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, from solicitation development through contract award and administration, supporting mission-critical services that enhance institutional capacity and student outcomes. Her work is central to the agency’s procurement mission, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Lombard routinely handles service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in curriculum development, academic advising systems, student support infrastructure, and administrative training programs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Lombard maintains consistent partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in educational services, including firms delivering instructional design, data analytics for student success, and non-traditional learning support systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in accountability and measurable outcomes. She engages with both large service providers and small business subcontractors, ensuring robust competition and compliance with socioeconomic goals. Lombard demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses without regard to specific socioeconomic categories, creating a level playing field for entrepreneurs in the education services sector. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand market access for small firms and promote economic inclusion through targeted procurement. Her primary focus is on NAICS 611710—Educational Support Services—where she procures a wide range of non-instructional services, including tutoring programs, academic counseling, career readiness initiatives, and institutional operational support. Lombard’s technical expertise lies in designing solicitations that align service deliverables with educational outcomes, ensuring contracts support institutional effectiveness while adhering to federal acquisition standards.