Lisa M. Romano

Lisa M. Romano serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Office of Acquisition Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring critical transportation and administrative support services that sustain federal mobility and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for air transportation, travel management, and logistics services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency goals for cost-effectiveness, security, and efficiency. Her portfolio centers on complex, high-volume contracts that support the federal government’s travel ecosystem, including scheduled passenger and freight air services, household goods moving, and specialized accounting support. Romano maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including large-scale air carriers, logistics providers, and professional services firms with proven experience in federal travel systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and rigorous contract administration to ensure service quality and regulatory adherence. She works closely with industry partners who demonstrate reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal travel standards, fostering long-term partnerships that enhance mission continuity and service resilience. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on full and open competition under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation based on technical merit, past performance, and value to the government. Romano’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation) and 481111 (Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation), supplemented by 484210 (Household Goods Moving) and 541219 (Other Accounting Services). She specializes in procuring integrated travel solutions, including airfare management platforms, relocation services, and financial reporting systems that support federal workforce mobility and compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation. Her technical expertise spans aviation logistics, travel policy alignment, and performance-based service contracting.