Lisa DiPlacido

Lisa DiPlacido serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical industrial components and hardware systems. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of mission-critical parts, aligning procurement activities with federal acquisition regulations and agency operational needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the sourcing of fasteners, precision-turned components, and forged nonferrous hardware, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and quality control protocols. DiPlacido routinely executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 and oversees contract administration to ensure vendor performance meets stringent technical specifications. Her contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers specializing in industrial fastening systems and precision metal fabrication. She engages with a network of established suppliers in the hardware and metalworking sectors, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality assurance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP certifications, ensuring that sourced components meet aerospace and defense-grade requirements. DiPlacido’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This approach underscores her focus on maximizing market competition and leveraging broad industry capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains fully compliant with all small business participation requirements when applicable. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), followed by 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), with additional activity in nonferrous forging and precision turned products. She possesses specialized expertise in sourcing high-integrity metal components for mechanical and structural applications, demonstrating proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, material specifications, and military standards such as MS and AN specifications.