Lisa Marie Vivino

Lisa Marie Vivino serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for apparel and textile-related requirements, ensuring full compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. Her role is central to fulfilling mission-critical needs through competitive, transparent, and equitable contracting processes. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for cut-and-sew apparel and textile finishing services, often navigating complex technical specifications related to performance, durability, and compliance with military or federal standards. Her acquisitions typically involve both commercial and government-unique items, requiring close coordination with technical stakeholders and supply chain analysts to ensure deliverables meet operational requirements. Vivino maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily small businesses specializing in apparel manufacturing and fabric finishing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in precision cutting, sewing, and textile treatment processes. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition and vendor responsiveness, fostering partnerships with both established manufacturers and emerging small business entrants in the textile sector. She actively encourages vendor participation through clear solicitation language and pre-solicitation outreach to ensure a robust field of qualified offerors. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vivino structurally prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with half of her awards reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and enhance supply chain resilience through socioeconomic contracting. She does not routinely utilize other set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a focused commitment to the broad small business category rather than niche socioeconomic designations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) and 313310 (Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills), demonstrating deep expertise in the apparel and textile manufacturing domain. She procures uniforms, protective gear, technical textiles, and finished fabric products requiring specialized construction techniques and material compliance. Her technical acumen spans garment construction standards, textile performance metrics, and quality assurance protocols critical to federal operational readiness.