Lori Ann Zolofra

Lori Zolofra serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W7NY Uspfo Activity Ri Arng under the Department of the Army, responsible for executing procurement actions that sustain the readiness and quality-of-life infrastructure for Army National Guard units. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility operations, communications support, and personnel services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. Her role is pivotal in securing essential services that maintain barracks, lodging, and food support systems critical to unit sustainment and troop welfare. Zolofra maintains a consistent working relationship with Allied Imperium Global, Inc., a primary vendor providing integrated support services aligned with the agency’s operational tempo. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in facility management and logistics support, often engaging firms through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures. She prioritizes vendor reliability, past performance, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure continuity of service delivery across multiple garrison locations. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with approximately 32.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Zolofra actively seeks opportunities to engage small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering hospitality, food service, and recreational support under set-aside authorities. Her approach balances operational urgency with socioeconomic contracting goals, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission readiness. Zolofra’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 721110 (hotels and motels) and 722320 (caterers), reflecting her specialization in lodging and food service contracting for military installations. She also routinely procures services under 722310 (food service contractors) and 713990 (recreation services), indicating expertise in managing non-combat quality-of-life infrastructure. Less frequent but strategically important acquisitions include electromedical equipment under 334510, suggesting a nuanced understanding of both operational and personnel support domains. Her technical domain expertise centers on facility sustainment and troop support systems within the Army National Guard ecosystem.