Lori A. Faber

Lori A. Faber serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and agricultural sectors. Her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting processes in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, competition, and mission alignment. She routinely handles solicitations for specialized laboratory instrumentation, agricultural equipment, and commercial construction services, often coordinating with technical evaluators and program managers to define performance requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Her work supports critical operational capabilities within her organization, bridging technical needs with sound contracting practices. Faber cultivates relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, farm machinery suppliers, and construction firms serving institutional clients. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages small businesses and niche suppliers with specialized technical expertise. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear statement of work development, and performance-based contracting to ensure accountability and value. A defining feature of Faber’s contracting profile is her strong preference for small business set-asides, with over 60% of her awards designated under FAR 19.5 as Total Small Business Set-Asides. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, prioritizing opportunities for small businesses without imposing additional socioeconomic subcategories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her pattern demonstrates a strategic focus on broad-based small business participation rather than targeted programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with precision scientific equipment and calibration services. Secondary areas include agricultural production (NAICS 111110), farm machinery (NAICS 333111), and commercial construction (NAICS 236220). This blend of technical, agricultural, and infrastructure procurement underscores her versatility and expertise in managing high-complexity, low-volume acquisitions requiring specialized technical evaluation and vendor qualification.