Raymond Lena, TSgt, USAF

TSgt Raymond Lena serves as a Contract Administrator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He plays a critical role in executing mission-critical contracts that support infrastructure, facility maintenance, and specialized service delivery. His portfolio primarily includes competitive solicitations under small business set-asides, with a focus on ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged vendors. He handles a range of acquisition types, including sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, often coordinating with technical representatives to define performance requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. TSgt Lena cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse pool of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. He regularly engages with plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors; building services firms; and testing laboratories, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting principles. His approach emphasizes clear communication, timely contract administration, and proactive vendor engagement to ensure contract compliance and mission readiness. He works closely with small businesses to navigate federal requirements and promote sustainable vendor capacity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, TSgt Lena consistently prioritizes total small business set-asides, with over 83% of his awards designated for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His pattern reflects a strategic alignment with federal objectives to expand opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and enhance competition among qualified small vendors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 813110 (religious organizations), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), and 561790 (other services to buildings and dwellings), reflecting expertise in facility support and maintenance services. He also frequently procures prefabricated metal building components and testing laboratory services, indicating technical familiarity with construction materials and quality assurance protocols. His domain expertise ensures acquisitions align with operational needs while upholding regulatory integrity.