Mary Beth Lease

Mary Beth Lease is a procurement professional dedicated to advancing infrastructure and construction-related acquisitions within her agency, ensuring alignment with federal contracting standards and mission-critical delivery objectives. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily focused on heavy civil engineering, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, as well as construction machinery and equipment procurement. Her role involves the full lifecycle of acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and efficient use of public funds. Lease’s work supports the agency’s operational readiness by securing essential infrastructure services and durable goods critical to facility maintenance and public works projects. Her contractor relationships center on mid-sized and small businesses with proven capabilities in civil construction and specialized equipment distribution. She engages regularly with firms holding HUBZone and small business certifications, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. While she works with a broad base of vendors, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated experience in complex, multi-phase construction environments and technical equipment supply chains. Lease exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 37% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides—primarily HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her consistent use of these authorities reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities while maintaining high standards of contractor capability and performance. She actively encourages small business participation through pre-solicitation outreach and clear evaluation criteria that prioritize past performance and local economic impact. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by 423810 (Construction Machinery Wholesalers) and 238220 (Plumbing and HVAC Contractors). This specialization underscores her expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects requiring integrated civil works, mechanical systems, and durable equipment procurement, positioning her as a key liaison between technical engineering requirements and compliant, performance-based contracting outcomes.