Lori L. Harlin

Lori Harlin serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions in support of infrastructure and construction projects. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing agency objectives through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of site preparation and commercial/institutional building construction contracts, requiring deep familiarity with construction standards, performance-based specifications, and contract administration best practices. Harlin works closely with project managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, assess vendor capabilities, and execute contracts that deliver mission-critical facilities and site development services. While specific contractor names are not available, Harlin maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes equitable access and fosters long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex construction services under set-aside authorities. She actively cultivates relationships with contractors who demonstrate past performance in site work, earthmoving, grading, and structural construction, ensuring a robust and capable vendor base. Harlin exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 71.4% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 14.3% allocated to HUBZone contractors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and workforce development in underserved communities. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals, aligning with federal mandates to increase contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and geographically targeted businesses. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), where she oversees earthwork, excavation, and land clearing services essential to facility development. She also manages acquisitions under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), requiring expertise in general contracting, subcontractor management, and construction scheduling. Harlin’s domain knowledge centers on site infrastructure readiness and building construction delivery, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution in the built environment sector.