Lois A Ward

Lois A. Ward serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, medical services, and communications systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the modernization of airfield and installation environments. Her work directly enables the delivery of safe, technologically advanced, and mission-ready facilities for Air Force personnel and equipment. Ward maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services and commercial equipment procurement, often under time-sensitive, mission-driven requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability in high-stakes operational contexts. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ward consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 68.2% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition through socioeconomic programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to increase small business engagement in defense contracting. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 423440 (commercial equipment wholesale), and 423610 (electrical supplies), indicating deep expertise in procuring telecommunications infrastructure, facility equipment, and mission-critical hardware. She routinely handles acquisitions involving networked systems, electrical components, and facility maintenance supplies, demonstrating technical fluency in supporting Air Force communications and installation sustainment requirements.