Shirley Lowery

Shirley Roxanne Lowery serves as a Contract Transportation Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition and contract administration of transportation-related services critical to federal operational mobility. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and overseeing contract performance for logistics and support services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain efficient, reliable, and secure transportation infrastructure, with a primary focus on postal and transportation support activities. Lowery handles a range of acquisition types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, typically for services requiring specialized operational knowledge and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Lowery maintains consistent working relationships with vendors specializing in mail and parcel transportation, logistics coordination, and ancillary transportation support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring measurable outcomes and service-level agreements to ensure operational continuity. She engages with both large-capacity service providers and niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized transportation solutions under strict federal compliance standards. Lowery’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her evaluations remain grounded in fair and open competition as prescribed by FAR guidelines. Her procurement expertise centers on NAICS 491110 (Postal Service), which accounts for nearly 99% of her activity, encompassing mail sorting, delivery logistics, route optimization, and postal facility support. The remaining 1.1% falls under NAICS 488999 (All Other Support Activities for Transportation), including specialized services like vehicle maintenance coordination and transportation scheduling systems. Lowery’s domain expertise lies in the operational nuances of national postal networks and integrated transportation support systems.