Aaron Lacy

Aaron Lacy serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services and equipment to support border security operations and canine enforcement programs. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on technology-enabled solutions that enhance detection capabilities and operational efficiency. His portfolio primarily centers on IT modernization, analytical instrumentation, and specialized animal production services, ensuring the agency maintains readiness through compliant, timely, and strategically aligned procurements. Lacy cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including systems integrators, cybersecurity firms, and niche providers of detection technology and canine support services. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and proven experience in federal compliance frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15 procedures, fostering transparent and accountable vendor relationships. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of actions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding 18.2% of contracts as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility under the general small business category. Lacy’s primary NAICS focus lies in computer-related services, with 63.6% of his acquisitions falling under 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 18.2% under 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). He also procures specialized animal production services (112990) and data processing solutions (511210), underscoring his technical expertise in supporting both digital infrastructure and K9 program logistics. His domain knowledge spans IT modernization, sensor integration, and operational support systems critical to CBP’s border enforcement mission.