Lisa Socia

Lisa Socia serves as a key procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through infrastructure and facility development. She manages acquisition programs focused on commercial and institutional building construction, ensuring that NOAA’s research stations, coastal observatories, and operational facilities meet stringent technical and environmental standards. Her work directly enables mission-critical operations in marine research, weather monitoring, and coastal resilience by overseeing the design, construction, and renovation of federal infrastructure under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. She handles complex, high-stakes construction contracts requiring compliance with federal building codes, sustainability requirements, and environmental impact assessments. Socia maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD, TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, JNB SERVICES LLC, PURE ENVIRO-MANAGEMENT, LLC, and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized construction firms and institutional entities capable of delivering technically complex facilities in sensitive coastal and marine environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency in environmental compliance, and proven experience with federal construction standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Socia consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized contractors capable of delivering niche construction services. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical performance. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing the design and build of laboratories, data centers, weather stations, and coastal infrastructure. She specializes in procurements requiring integration of environmental monitoring systems, energy-efficient designs, and climate-resilient construction techniques, reflecting NOAA’s mission to safeguard infrastructure against rising sea levels and extreme weather events.