Lori A. Bennett

Lori Bennett serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions within a federal technical acquisition environment. She specializes in the solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of contracts for precision electrical and industrial control systems, ensuring full compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses capital equipment and mission-critical components used in defense, energy, and industrial automation applications, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and performance specifications. Lori collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including Tier 1 manufacturers and specialized small businesses, to secure high-reliability components such as capacitors, transformers, industrial relays, and motor control systems. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing ISO 9001 certification and relevant military-grade testing capabilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit evaluation, and strict adherence to quality assurance protocols, fostering transparent and performance-driven vendor relationships. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 95.1% of awards issued under open solicitations. Only 4.9% are set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains compliant with all small business participation requirements and actively considers qualified small manufacturers when their technical offerings align with mission needs. Lori’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 334416 (passive electronic components), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), and 335314 (industrial control systems), with additional activity in valve and precision measurement device manufacturing. She routinely procures components for high-voltage systems, automated control panels, and sensor-driven industrial equipment, demonstrating expertise in electromechanical systems and technical specifications governed by MIL-STD and IEEE standards.