Lorna Tedder

Lorna E. Tedder serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of federal research and advanced technology initiatives. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and effective procurement of high-priority scientific and engineering solutions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development services, as well as the procurement of specialized aeronautical and navigation systems, aligning with mission-critical needs in national security and scientific innovation. She exercises full contracting authority from solicitation through award and administration, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering technical expertise in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced instrumentation. She fosters collaborative relationships with firms possessing specialized capabilities in R&D, system integration, and precision manufacturing, often requiring cleared personnel and advanced technical certifications. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, encouraging innovation through structured contract vehicles and clear statement of work definitions. Lorna demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 20% of her awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other set-aside categories are currently reflected in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small businesses in technical fields. She actively promotes small business participation through outreach and fair competition, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, reflecting deep expertise in research and development across physical, engineering, and life sciences, and NAICS 334511, indicating frequent acquisition of search, detection, navigation, and aeronautical systems. She routinely procures advanced sensors, analytical instrumentation, modeling and simulation tools, and mission-critical hardware systems requiring rigorous engineering validation and compliance with federal technical standards.