Lois Ann Ward

Lois Ward serves as a Contract Administrator for FA3016 502 Cons Cl within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized facility, medical, and communications services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic modernization goals. Her work directly supports the operational resilience of Air Force bases through timely and compliant procurement of essential infrastructure and support services. 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 span a range of service domains—from facility maintenance and food services to communications equipment support—reflecting a preference for established, performance-driven vendors with proven track records in federal execution. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competence, and adherence to delivery timelines critical to base operations. While the majority of her acquisitions (75%) are conducted without set-asides, Ward consistently allocates 25% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation. She actively leverages the small business ecosystem to enhance competition and innovation without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DoD’s broader socioeconomic objectives. Her procurement focus is evenly distributed across four key NAICS categories: 611710 (Educational Support Services), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). This diverse technical portfolio underscores her expertise in acquiring both operational support services and specialized equipment critical to maintaining safe, functional, and technologically advanced Air Force installations.