Lizette Kummer

Lizette M. Kummer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a broad range of professional and technical services. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, implements sound contracting strategies, and facilitates timely award and administration of contracts to meet agency mission needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, facilities support, and specialized professional services, with a focus on delivering value-driven solutions through competitive and transparent processes. She plays a critical role in aligning acquisitions with strategic objectives while upholding integrity and regulatory compliance across the procurement lifecycle. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Ms. Kummer engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses, to fulfill complex service requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open procedures. She cultivates collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to federal standards, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical services. Ms. Kummer’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward non-set-aside acquisitions, with 94.7% of awards issued under full and open competition. Only 5.3% of her awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate focus on maximizing competition while still providing opportunities for qualified small businesses when appropriate. Her socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes market-driven outcomes, with minimal reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT infrastructure, software development, and operational support services. She also routinely procures niche services under 811219 and 621910, demonstrating specialized knowledge in facility maintenance and ambulance services. Her technical domain expertise centers on digital services, administrative support, and healthcare-related logistics, making her a key liaison between agency requirements and market capabilities.