Lori Witzlsteiner

Lori Witzlsteiner serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting facility maintenance, medical equipment, and airfield operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with strategic readiness goals. Her work directly enables the modernization of infrastructure and the operational continuity of Air Force bases by securing specialized services and technologically advanced systems essential to personnel safety and mission effectiveness. Witzlsteiner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, niche providers capable of delivering complex maintenance, engineering, and facility support services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure service quality and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Witzlsteiner prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her procurement patterns consistently reflect a commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently utilizing small business set-asides to foster vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified contractors. This approach supports broader Air Force goals of building resilient, community-based supply chains while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 541330 (Engineering Services), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with infrastructure modernization, facility electrical systems, and medical equipment procurement. She specializes in acquiring services and products that support airfield operations, laboratory instrumentation, and installation sustainment, demonstrating expertise in both technical specifications and regulatory compliance within high-stakes defense environments.