Lisa Miles

Lisa Miles serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical maritime infrastructure and operational support services. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to sustain the National Defense Reserve Fleet and support the U.S. Merchant Marine. She routinely handles complex contracts for logistics, facility maintenance, and technical services tied to maritime readiness, often coordinating with engineering, environmental, and operational teams to align procurement with strategic asset modernization goals. Ms. Miles maintains a consistent working relationship with CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, a key vendor providing specialized communications and satellite-based monitoring systems essential for fleet tracking and operational coordination. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical interoperability across maritime operations. She engages with a mix of large and small businesses, prioritizing contract clarity, risk mitigation, and service continuity in mission-critical environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While no single socioeconomic designation dominates, her pattern indicates deliberate inclusion of small businesses capable of delivering specialized maritime support services, aligning with agency diversity objectives without compromising operational requirements. Ms. Miles’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting the agency’s need for environmental cleanup and hazardous material management at maritime sites. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) for crew support, and industrial equipment under 333120 and 333924, including material handling and marine construction machinery. Her technical expertise spans environmental compliance, marine logistics, and infrastructure maintenance, making her a key player in sustaining the nation’s strategic maritime assets.