Lisa Pizarro

Lisa Pizarro serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and technical services and equipment, with a focus on procurement actions that align with agency operational needs and socioeconomic objectives. She routinely handles competitive sealed bids, negotiated procurements, and small business set-asides, ensuring that acquisitions are conducted in accordance with best practices and statutory mandates. While specific contractor names are not available, Lisa maintains a diverse vendor engagement strategy that supports both large-capacity suppliers and small business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, leveraging both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and specialized technical services. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors across multiple industry sectors, emphasizing responsiveness, past performance, and compliance with contract terms throughout the award and execution phases. Lisa demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 47% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the federal marketplace. Her approach consistently prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or value, aligning with the broader federal mission to empower underserved business communities. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 339113 (surgical appliances and supplies), 334220 (radio and communications equipment), 236220 (commercial building construction), 561621 (security systems services), and 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems). These categories indicate expertise in procuring medical devices, communication hardware, infrastructure support, protective systems, and advanced sensing technologies—domains requiring technical acumen and regulatory awareness in both commercial and defense-related contexts.