Lori S. Bartz

Lori S. Bartz serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering essential goods and services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and industrial equipment, testing services, and communications technology, with a focus on acquisitions that require technical specificity and vendor reliability. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Bartz routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of meeting specialized technical requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on fair and equitable opportunity. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in regulatory compliance, performance accountability, and timely contract execution. Bartz demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her awards remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores her dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals. She does not currently prioritize other specialized set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but her approach ensures broad access for qualified small businesses across industries. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), each accounting for 20% of her activity. She also regularly procures office and industrial machinery through NAICS 532420 and 532490, as well as specialized metal fabrications under 337215. This technical breadth reflects expertise in procuring both off-the-shelf commercial items and custom-engineered solutions requiring precise performance specifications.