Lorraine C Wilson

Lorraine C. Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with FHWA’s mission to advance safe, resilient, and data-driven highway systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, transportation research, and technical consulting contracts that inform infrastructure design and operational efficiency. Wilson maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced mix of commercial firms and academic research institutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging competitive bidding and strategic partnerships to secure innovative, technically robust solutions. She frequently engages with vendors capable of delivering specialized analytical tools, field testing capabilities, and systems integration services critical to highway safety and mobility research. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business categories. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from underrepresented market segments. Wilson’s primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Research and Development in Physical Sciences (541712), and specialized manufacturing sectors such as Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) and Measuring Device Manufacturing (334519). Her expertise lies in procuring technical services and equipment supporting transportation data collection, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure performance analysis, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in engineering and applied sciences procurement.