Lisa Loverde

Lisa R. Loverde serves as a Contracting Officer at the W39L USA Readiness Center under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of professional, technical, and facilities support services critical to sustaining military readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the full lifecycle of contract award and administration for consulting, engineering, and operational support contracts that enhance training, logistics, and infrastructure capabilities. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to modernize command and control systems and optimize force preparedness through expert-led services. Loverde maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a primary contractor delivering construction and facilities support solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering collaborative, long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated technical and administrative services. She prioritizes vendors with proven experience in military readiness environments and a track record of compliance with federal acquisition regulations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Loverde consistently utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for 60% of her awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her pattern reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering disadvantaged small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. The remaining 40% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, ensuring broad market access where specialized capabilities are required. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in facilities support services (561210) and administrative management consulting (541611). She procures a range of mission-critical services including strategic planning, facility sustainment, technical advisory support, and operational readiness assessments, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense infrastructure and professional services contracting.