Lorraine Small

Lorraine Small serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the strategic sourcing of industrial and manufacturing requirements. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant majority of its procurement activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the agency utilizes 8(a) sole source acquisitions and other specialized set-aside vehicles to meet socioeconomic contracting goals. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward industrial manufacturing and maritime support. Primary areas of expertise include ship building and repairing, as well as the acquisition of hardware, industrial valves, and current-carrying wiring devices. There is also a notable specialization in the procurement of fasteners, including bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers.