Lisa Bernard

Lisa Bernard serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2R2 Construction Engineering Labor agency under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for advanced engineering research and technical instrumentation. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for high-precision measurement systems, laboratory equipment, and specialized engineering services critical to enhancing the durability and performance of military infrastructure under extreme operational conditions. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission of innovation in construction engineering through the acquisition of cutting-edge analytical tools and research services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and technical specifications. Bernard maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-caliber contractors, including L1 Enterprises Incorporated, the University of Hawaii, Interphase Materials, Inc., the University of Illinois, and Axias Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for institutions and firms with demonstrated expertise in analytical instrumentation, industrial process control systems, and independent testing laboratories. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based requirements, and long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering specialized, non-commodity solutions. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 72.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 27.7% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern indicates a balanced commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising access to specialized technical capabilities, favoring small businesses with proven expertise in niche engineering domains. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting a deep specialization in procuring precision instruments, industrial control systems, and accredited testing services. She consistently sources solutions that support advanced research in structural resilience, environmental monitoring, and field-deployable engineering diagnostics.