Lora L. Mackin

Lora L. Mackin serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for professional and support services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with FAR regulations while advancing agency objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-construction services in education, management consulting, and administrative support, with a focus on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. Mackin plays a critical role in translating mission needs into enforceable contractual requirements, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the procurement process. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available records, Mackin maintains a broad network of vendors providing specialized services in training, interpretation, and facilities support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality, mission-critical support functions. She engages both large professional services firms and small business concerns, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and value. Mackin demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 88.5% of her awards issued under open competition and 11.5% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other set-aside categories are currently prominent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering training, consulting, and language services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Educational Support Services (611710), and Facilities Support Services (561210). These reflect expertise in procuring human capital development, language access, and operational support services—domains requiring nuanced understanding of workforce training, compliance, and service delivery standards. Mackin’s technical acumen lies in aligning contractor capabilities with complex administrative and educational mission requirements.