Lorie Kliewer

LorieAnne Kliewer serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions within the federal energy and infrastructure sector. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical contracts that support national energy infrastructure needs. She specializes in solicitation development, source selection, contract negotiation, and post-award administration, with a focus on high-stakes, technically demanding acquisitions. Kliewer’s work directly supports the agency’s objective to secure reliable, safe, and efficient energy systems through transparent and competitive contracting processes. While specific contractor names are not available, Kliewer maintains consistent working relationships with a broad range of qualified industry vendors, including prime contractors with deep expertise in petroleum refining technologies and associated infrastructure services. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and rigorous contract compliance, fostering a vendor ecosystem grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. She engages with both large-scale industrial contractors and specialized service providers to ensure robust market participation and operational readiness. Kliewer’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and market capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized expertise takes precedence over preferential programs. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation policies and encourages voluntary small business subcontracting where appropriate. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 324110 — Petroleum Refineries — encompassing engineering services, maintenance contracts, safety systems, environmental compliance technologies, and refinery modernization projects. Kliewer possesses deep technical familiarity with upstream and downstream refining operations, ensuring that acquired goods and services meet stringent operational, safety, and regulatory standards. Her domain expertise enables her to evaluate complex technical proposals and manage contracts requiring specialized industrial knowledge.