Lori Moore

Lori Moore serves as a key procurement lead within the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, where she manages contracts that advance educational equity and holistic student support in tribal communities. Her work centers on acquiring services and infrastructure critical to culturally responsive learning environments, including behavioral health, special education, and facility maintenance. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure safe, accessible, and trauma-informed educational settings for Native American students, prioritizing vendor solutions that reflect tribal sovereignty and community needs. Moore maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including RJS Construction Inc. for facility upgrades, Laura Edwards and Tami Jollie-Trottier PhD PLLC for specialized educational and mental health services, Lane Travel Inc. for student transportation logistics, and Maguire Iron, Inc. for structural and safety-related infrastructure. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, mission-aligned partnerships with firms that demonstrate cultural competency and local presence, often engaging vendors with deep ties to tribal communities. Her procurement strategy is deeply rooted in socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 44% of awards designated for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides—reflecting a strong commitment to Native-owned enterprises under Department of the Interior-specific authorities. An additional 33% of contracts are awarded under general Small Business Set-Aside provisions, underscoring her dedication to expanding economic opportunity for small and Native-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with FAR 19.5 and DOI-specific guidelines. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 621340 and 621330, where she procures speech, occupational, and mental health therapy services essential to student wellness, alongside educational support services under NAICS 611710. She frequently acquires clinical and behavioral health interventions, specialized instructional support, and facility-related services tailored to the unique needs of tribal schools, demonstrating expertise in integrating culturally appropriate care models into federal education contracting.