Lois Anderson

Lois Anderson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of procurement actions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and socioeconomic objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—ensuring compliance, transparency, and value for taxpayer dollars. Her work supports mission-critical services across multiple non-defense sectors, with a strong emphasis on fostering competition and equitable access for small businesses. She routinely handles service-based acquisitions under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, prioritizing clarity in performance requirements and measurable outcomes. While specific contractor names are not available, Anderson’s contracting patterns reflect a consistent engagement with small and mid-sized vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her approach emphasizes building long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and timely communication. She actively cultivates a competitive marketplace by encouraging new entrants and ensuring fair opportunity across all phases of procurement, reinforcing trust between the government and its contractor base. Anderson demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 68.8% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strategic preference for empowering small businesses. An additional 6.3% are HUBZone set-asides, underscoring her dedication to economic development in underserved communities. Her contracting portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic goals, aligning with federal mandates to increase participation by disadvantaged and historically underutilized business concerns. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 813110 (Religious Organizations). These reflect a broad but intentional scope in supporting facility maintenance, technical consulting, institutional food services, and specialized repair operations. Anderson’s expertise lies in structuring requirements that balance operational needs with socioeconomic compliance, ensuring services are delivered efficiently while advancing national contracting equity goals.