Lisa Goins-Berntsen

Lisa Goins-Berntsen is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for managing critical infrastructure acquisitions within the public utilities sector. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements development and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Her work supports the reliable delivery of essential public services, with a focus on modernizing and maintaining utility systems that serve community needs. She typically handles complex, mission-critical procurements requiring technical expertise in energy, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Her contractor relationships are characterized by a broad and competitive marketplace, with no single vendor dominating her award portfolio. She engages with a diverse range of firms, including large prime contractors with proven experience in utility systems, as well as specialized engineering and construction firms capable of delivering turnkey solutions for power distribution, water supply, and sewage treatment facilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition, technical merit, and performance-based outcomes, fostering a level playing field for qualified vendors across all sizes and capabilities. Lisa maintains a strong commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and ensuring the selection of the most technically capable and cost-effective solutions, regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting actions remain fully compliant with all socioeconomic program requirements and encourage voluntary small business participation where it enhances technical capability or geographic reach. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), and 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities). She specializes in acquiring infrastructure modernization services, including grid upgrades, pipeline rehabilitation, pump station installations, and advanced metering systems. Her technical expertise spans utility engineering, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management, making her a key steward of public utility resilience and operational continuity.