Lorenza Barnes

Lorenza Barnes serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on professional services contracts supporting systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Barnes manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and Air Force strategic priorities. She is instrumental in translating technical requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that deliver high-value outcomes across mission-critical domains. Barnes maintains longstanding partnerships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced mix of commercial and academic collaboration. She regularly engages SIGMATECH for specialized administrative and management consulting services, while leveraging Purdue’s research and technical expertise for advanced analytics and IT modernization initiatives. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor relationships built on performance accountability, innovation, and compliance, fostering reliable delivery of high-caliber professional services. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Barnes consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring eligible firms have equitable access to opportunities without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, demonstrating a preference for broad-based small business engagement over targeted socioeconomically disadvantaged programs. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), where she procures strategic advisory and operational support services. She also frequently acquires Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Executive Search Services (561312), reflecting a technical and human capital-driven procurement profile. Barnes specializes in acquiring mission-enabling services that bridge policy, technology, and workforce development within the Air Force’s modernization ecosystem.