Lyra Correa

Lyra Correa serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She plays a critical role in translating agency mission needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts, with a focus on technical and scientific services. Her portfolio primarily consists of non-personal services requiring specialized expertise, including consulting, research support, and analytical services, all aligned with the broader objective of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to support government operations. While specific contractor names are not available, Lyra maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-caliber professional, scientific, and technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes open competition while actively encouraging participation from small and socioeconomic minority-owned businesses. She engages with vendors through full and open solicitations as well as targeted set-asides, fostering a collaborative environment that values responsiveness, technical capability, and regulatory compliance. Lyra demonstrates a strong commitment to small business procurement, with one-third of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides are currently predominant in her portfolio, her consistent use of the Total Small Business set-aside underscores a proactive effort to broaden vendor participation and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—indicating deep expertise in acquiring specialized advisory, analytical, and technical support services. These acquisitions typically involve complex requirements in areas such as policy analysis, data science, program evaluation, and technical consulting, requiring a nuanced understanding of both market capabilities and federal service delivery standards.