Ryan Lorimer

Ryan F. Lorimer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized federal procurements, ensuring full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting equitable access to government contracting opportunities. He oversees the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts across multiple technical domains, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program objectives. His acquisitions typically involve complex service and manufacturing requirements requiring detailed technical specifications, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous source selection processes. Lorimer cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering transparent and competitive bidding environments. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering specialized equipment, surveying services, and water-based transportation solutions. He prioritizes vendor responsiveness, past performance, and compliance with small business subcontracting plans, encouraging long-term partnerships built on accountability and regulatory adherence. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Lorimer exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories. This approach underscores his commitment to broadening market access and enhancing economic opportunity across the small business community. His contracting strategy reflects a deliberate effort to maximize competition among qualified small entities while maintaining fiscal responsibility and mission alignment. His primary procurement focus lies in four NAICS categories: 487210 for scenic and sightseeing water transportation services, 541370 for surveying and mapping services, and both 333111 and 333131 for farm and mining machinery manufacturing. These areas require deep technical understanding of equipment specifications, operational requirements, and service delivery standards. Lorimer’s expertise spans the procurement of specialized machinery, geospatial data collection systems, and vessel-based transportation services, demonstrating a nuanced command of both industrial and service-sector acquisition challenges.