Lori K Phillips

Lori K. Phillips serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions in support of workforce development and operational maintenance initiatives. She plays a critical role in executing federal contracting actions that align with agency mission objectives, particularly in training and technical services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional development programs, computer-based instruction, and specialized maintenance services, reflecting a focus on human capital enhancement and infrastructure support. Phillips ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and efficient contract award processes to meet evolving operational needs. Her contractor relationships are diverse, encompassing both large service providers and small businesses delivering training solutions, industrial equipment repair, and niche manufacturing services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages vendors with expertise in instructional design, commercial machinery maintenance, and custom fixture manufacturing. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure service quality and accountability across vendor engagements. Phillips demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 71% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside actions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating nearly 29% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to both broad market access and socioeconomic goals, though no specific emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs is evident in her pattern. Her contracting strategy prioritizes capability and capacity over socioeconomic categorization, while still meeting statutory small business utilization targets. Her primary NAICS focus includes Professional and Management Development Training (611430) and Computer Training (611420), underscoring her specialization in workforce upskilling and technical education. She also procures services under Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310) and Showcase/Shelving Manufacturing (337215), indicating expertise in both human capital and physical infrastructure support. This unique combination positions her as a specialist in integrated operational readiness, bridging training needs with equipment and facility maintenance requirements.