Lori K. Ellis

Lori K. Ellis serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing construction-related service acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting for facility support services, ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of commercial and institutional building systems, including HVAC, roofing, and plumbing infrastructure. She specializes in performance-based acquisitions aligned with the Air Force’s strategic priorities of base resilience and mission-critical facility modernization, consistently applying FAR-compliant methodologies to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Ellis maintains a focused contractor relationship with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a trusted vendor providing specialized ground support and facility maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term, performance-driven partnerships with vendors capable of delivering integrated facility solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. She prioritizes vendors with proven technical expertise in military-grade infrastructure systems and a track record of compliance with AFCEC and AFWERX standards, fostering reliable, mission-aligned supplier relationships. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a 100% commitment to small business participation. This consistent application of full small business set-asides underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity for small contractors while ensuring high-quality, responsive service delivery across Air Force installations. Ellis’s acquisitions are concentrated under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a specialized focus on digital facility management systems, building automation controls, energy modeling software, and integrated maintenance management platforms. She procures technology-enabled infrastructure services that support predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and data-driven facility operations—demonstrating deep expertise in the convergence of physical infrastructure and digital systems within military construction environments.