Lisa Jobes

Lisa Jobes serves as a Contracting Officer within the W7MY Uspfo Activity Coang 140, a critical acquisition node under the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining expeditionary and garrison readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for mission-enabling assets, including communications systems, protective apparel, facility furnishings, and maintenance support equipment. Her work directly supports the operational readiness of air and ground forces by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of specialized hardware and services essential to both deployed and home-station operations. Jobes operates within a structured acquisition framework aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements, emphasizing risk mitigation and mission alignment. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Jobes maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships across commercial and small business channels, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who meet stringent military-grade specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade logistics and secure equipment delivery. Jobes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 64.2% of her portfolio dedicated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, frequently awarding contracts to 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns, aligning with Department of the Army mandates to expand economic opportunity while enhancing competition. Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage small business innovation to meet complex operational needs. Her primary NAICS focus includes Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Security Systems Services (561621), and Furniture Merchant Wholesalers (423210), indicating expertise in procuring secure IT infrastructure, protective gear systems, and durable garrison furnishings. She also regularly sources specialized communications equipment (334290) and heavy-duty facility machinery (423810), demonstrating technical fluency in defense logistics and expeditionary support domains.