Lisa V. Bielen

Lisa V. Bielen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices aligned with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research and development activities across physical, engineering, and life sciences domains. Bielen routinely handles complex, high-value solicitations requiring technical expertise and rigorous source selection processes, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and performance-based contracting methods. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, Bielen’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering R&D, analytical, and technical support services. She collaborates with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and compliance with federal contracting standards. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a documented preference for unrestricted acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. Bielen’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward unrestricted competition, with 94.1% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. The remaining 5.9% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern suggests a focus on technical merit and market readiness over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 and 541715, encompassing non-biotechnology R&D in engineering and life sciences, alongside significant activity in NAICS 541990 for other professional scientific services. She also regularly procures pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing services under NAICS 325412 and computer-related technical support under NAICS 541519, reflecting deep expertise in science-driven, technically complex acquisitions requiring specialized domain knowledge and rigorous performance metrics.