Nordeya O. Lockhart

Nordeya O. Lockhart serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and supports mission-critical procurement initiatives by facilitating timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting actions. Her portfolio primarily consists of commercial transportation equipment rental and leasing services, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, delivery order management, and service-level agreement structures. Lockhart cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad base of commercial vendors specializing in air, rail, and water transportation equipment leasing, including both large-capacity providers and niche operators with specialized fleet capabilities. She engages proactively with industry through market surveys and pre-solicitation outreach to ensure competitive responses and align contract terms with operational needs. Her working relationships emphasize fairness, accountability, and adherence to statutory requirements, fostering a vendor environment grounded in trust and regulatory clarity. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Lockhart exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all acquisitions in her purview are reserved for small businesses as defined by the SBA. This consistent application reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and strengthen the small business industrial base. Her contracting patterns demonstrate unwavering commitment to socioeconomic goals, with no awards issued to large businesses or non-set-aside vehicles. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 532411, focusing on the rental and leasing of commercial transportation equipment such as aircraft, railcars, and marine vessels. She specializes in procuring flexible, scalable, and maintenance-inclusive leasing solutions that support mobility, logistics, and infrastructure operations. Lockhart’s domain knowledge includes equipment specifications, fleet management standards, and operational uptime requirements, enabling her to craft precise statements of work and performance metrics tailored to dynamic government needs.