Lisa M. Flite

Lisa M. Flite serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions of precision hardware components and fastening systems critical to federal infrastructure and defense applications. Her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting processes in alignment with FAR regulations, ensuring compliance, competition, and mission readiness. She routinely handles sole-source and competitive solicitations for industrial-grade hardware, with a focus on manufacturing standards and technical specifications that meet federal performance requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s operational capabilities by securing reliable, high-integrity components used in mechanical and structural systems. Flite maintains consistent relationships with a network of certified manufacturers specializing in bolt, nut, screw, and washer production, as well as broader hardware fabrication firms. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding under open market conditions, while also fostering partnerships with small businesses capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery timelines. She prioritizes vendors with proven track records in ISO-certified manufacturing environments and leverages established vendor databases to ensure supply chain resilience and technical alignment with federal specifications. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 28% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small manufacturers. This pattern supports broader socioeconomic goals without compromising technical or logistical requirements. Flite’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in metallic fastening systems and precision-machined hardware. She procures components subject to military and industrial standards, including ASTM, SAE, and ANSI specifications, and requires vendors to demonstrate capability in material traceability, heat treatment, and dimensional control. Her technical domain expertise ensures the acquisition of mission-critical hardware that meets rigorous performance and durability benchmarks.