Lori Shifflet

Lori Shifflet serves as a key procurement professional within the Pacific Northwest Region (PN 6615) of the Bureau of Reclamation, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and engineering services essential to the agency’s mission of modernizing water resource systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts related to civil works, hydropower facilities, and water conveyance infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing operational reliability and environmental sustainability. Her acquisitions typically involve engineering design, construction support, and specialized equipment procurement for federal water projects across the western U.S. Shifflet maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Palouse Power LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, DJ&A, P.C., and Inter-Fluve, Inc., all of which provide specialized engineering, construction, and environmental consulting services. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in hydraulic modeling, dam safety, and watershed restoration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering accountability and technical excellence in project delivery. Her contracting strategy prioritizes small business participation, with half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 12.5% designated for women-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the regional contractor base while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance diversity in the supply chain without compromising technical requirements. Shifflet’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to synthetic rubber manufacturing, switchgear and switchboard apparatus, and specialized machinery for water and energy infrastructure. She regularly acquires custom-engineered components for hydropower systems, control equipment, and environmental monitoring hardware, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the mechanical and electrical systems underpinning federal water projects. Her expertise lies at the intersection of civil engineering and industrial manufacturing, ensuring that procured goods and services meet stringent operational and safety standards.