Lydia K Carlton

Lydia Carlton serves as a Contract Specialist, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring procurement integrity within her agency. She plays a key role in the agency's mission by executing contracts that support operational requirements and technical infrastructure. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong commitment to small business participation, with half of the procurement activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the agency utilizes 8(a) Sole Source acquisitions for a portion of its requirements, while a significant percentage of contracts remain open for full and open competition. Her procurement focus is heavily weighted toward aerospace and industrial maintenance. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, as well as commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair. Her technical domain also extends to engineering services, hardware manufacturing, and the procurement of air and gas compressor systems.