Melissa K. Lombardo

Melissa B. Lombardo serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential professional, scientific, and technical services. Her portfolio primarily includes complex service-based procurements requiring detailed statement of work development, source selection under FAR Part 15, and performance-based contracting approaches. Lombardo routinely handles competitive and non-competitive acquisitions for high-skill domains, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Lombardo maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across professional services, analytical instrumentation, and technical consulting sectors. She engages with both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and compliance. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on leveraging small business capabilities through structured set-asides and teaming arrangements. Lombardo demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 32% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 2.6% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her approach prioritizes meaningful small business participation while maintaining rigorous competition standards, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged and underserved vendors. She consistently applies socioeconomic program criteria to enhance diversity in the supplier base without compromising acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization and technical consulting. She also regularly acquires analytical laboratory instruments under 334516 and human resources consulting services under 541612, demonstrating proficiency in both technical and administrative support domains. Lombardo’s work underscores a nuanced understanding of specialized service requirements and the regulatory frameworks governing their procurement.