Lori Bertolino

Lori Bertolino serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for mission-critical software, communications infrastructure, and information technology systems. Her work directly supports the Army’s modernization goals by ensuring timely procurement of secure, scalable platforms that enhance command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operational environments. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and closeout—with a focus on high-impact IT and communications solutions aligned with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Bertolino maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in telecommunications, systems integration, and specialized field services. Her procurement patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors capable of delivering hardened communications hardware, software-defined networking solutions, and mission-critical infrastructure under demanding operational conditions. Her contracting portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency and complexity of Army IT modernization requirements. Her primary NAICS focus includes 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), indicating a unique blend of procurement activity spanning physical infrastructure support for communications sites and specialized technical maintenance services for hardened IT systems. She specializes in acquiring integrated solutions that bridge physical and digital domains, ensuring field-deployable, resilient command and control environments.