Lisa T. Pena

Lisa T. Pena serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4800 633 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airfield operations, base infrastructure, and personnel support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts governed by FAR Part 19, with a strong emphasis on technical and facility-based services essential to Air Force readiness. Her acquisitions span facilities support, specialty trade contracting, and flight training, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with the agency’s modernization and resilience goals. Pena is instrumental in translating operational requirements into enforceable contractual obligations that deliver reliable, scalable solutions across DoD installations. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including IMAGE BUSINESS INTERIORS LLC and NEXTGRADE INC, both of which provide specialized services in facility maintenance, IT-enabling infrastructure, and operational support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. Pena prioritizes vendors with proven technical expertise in aerospace-support environments and actively collaborates with contractors to ensure compliance with security, safety, and sustainability standards. Pena demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 25% competitively awarded to 8(a) participants. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, consistently leveraging 8(a) programs to drive innovation and workforce development within the defense ecosystem. Her primary NAICS focus areas—561210 (Facilities Support Services), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 611512 (Flight Training)—reflect her expertise in procuring integrated support solutions for base operations, construction-related services, and aviation training infrastructure. She specializes in acquiring complex, service-delivery contracts requiring stringent performance metrics and compliance with military standards.