Lisa M Bouchelle

Lisa M. Bouchelle serves as a Contract Specialist Intern with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the procurement of critical logistics and technical services essential to U.S. naval expeditionary operations. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle management of contracts, from requirements validation and market research to solicitation drafting and award administration. Her work directly contributes to MSC’s mission of sustaining global sealift capabilities through the acquisition of engineering, navigational, and afloat support services. Bouchelle primarily handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, with a focus on ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies and operational readiness standards. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Bouchelle collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including large defense contractors and small businesses providing specialized maritime support services. Her interactions reflect a structured, compliance-driven approach to vendor engagement, emphasizing performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria. She works closely with acquisition teams to ensure contract terms align with MSC’s operational needs, particularly in areas requiring technical precision and logistical reliability. Bouchelle’s procurement activities reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with approximately 17.7% of acquisitions designated for small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) competed contracts. Her work supports MSC’s commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing vessel systems design, maintenance planning, and technical analysis, followed by NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), which includes charting, route optimization, and maritime logistics support. She also engages with testing laboratories and security systems providers, demonstrating technical fluency in maritime engineering domains and operational support services critical to fleet readiness.