Lynn A Huffstutler

Lynn A. Huffstutler 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 procurements that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services, transportation research, and operational consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to advance data-informed, resilient highway systems. Her work directly enables the procurement of technical solutions that inform infrastructure design, safety enhancements, and system innovation. Huffstutler maintains established relationships with key contractors including K&M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced portfolio of private-sector service providers and academic research institutions. She routinely engages vendors offering specialized transportation analytics, systems integration, and technical consulting services, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize technical excellence and performance-based outcomes. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal standards for deliverables and evaluation criteria. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting her focus on leveraging the broadest possible talent pool for complex technical requirements. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 16.7% of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining technical rigor. Huffstutler’s primary NAICS focus areas include 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with additional emphasis on computer systems design and measuring device manufacturing. She specializes in procuring advanced transportation analytics, traffic modeling tools, and operational support services that directly enhance highway safety, efficiency, and innovation through evidence-based solutions.