Lori Fischer

Lori Fischer serves as a key procurement lead within the United States Marine Corps, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize operational readiness through technology-driven solutions. She manages acquisitions aligned with critical defense priorities, including command and control modernization, secure data infrastructure, and simulation-based training systems. Her portfolio centers on engineering services and specialized power systems procurement, ensuring that Marine Corps units receive mission-critical capabilities that enhance battlefield effectiveness and cyber resilience. Fischer operates within the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, applying FAR-compliant processes to deliver timely, secure, and scalable solutions to forward-deployed forces. Fischer maintains a collaborative relationship with a diverse base of contractors, primarily focused on engineering firms providing systems integration, network design, and mission-specific technical support. She frequently engages with small businesses capable of delivering agile, customized solutions in power distribution and secure communications. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering and secure infrastructure deployment, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and performance accountability. Fischer demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, ensuring that small firms with niche technical capabilities have equitable access to Marine Corps opportunities. Her contracting approach consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, enabling small businesses to contribute meaningfully to national defense objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she sources technical expertise for software-defined networks, secure data architectures, and training simulation systems. She also procures specialized power systems under NAICS 335311, acquiring transformers and distribution equipment designed for rugged, expeditionary environments. Fischer’s domain expertise spans military-grade electronics, secure communications infrastructure, and energy resilience technologies critical to Marine Corps operational continuity.