Adam Lamar

Adam Lamar supports the Missile Defense Agency’s mission by managing critical acquisitions for integrated missile defense systems, focusing on the development, testing, and fielding of layered interception technologies. He oversees procurements spanning advanced sensor systems, guidance and navigation instrumentation, and mission-critical security services, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities across all phases of ballistic missile threat engagement. His work directly enables the MDA’s strategic objectives by facilitating timely access to cutting-edge technologies and operational support capabilities essential to national and allied security. Lamar maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense primes including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with them on complex systems integration, radar modernization, and midcourse interception architectures. He also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for technical services and mission support, reflecting a balanced approach that combines prime contractor expertise with specialized engineering support. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, high-technical-risk programs requiring rigorous systems engineering and test validation. His acquisition portfolio reflects a balanced 50/50 split between full and open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor participation. He actively cultivates partnerships with small businesses capable of delivering specialized security services and precision instrumentation, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising technical performance or program timelines. Lamar’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and guidance system manufacturing, and NAICS 561621 for security systems services. He routinely acquires advanced radar and electro-optical sensors, command and control interfaces, and cyber-secure infrastructure to support missile defense operations. His expertise lies in bridging high-performance hardware development with mission-critical operational support, ensuring procurement decisions align with the MDA’s technical roadmap and operational readiness requirements.