Andrew R. Lawson

Andrew R. Lawson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of precision scientific instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His role is central to sustaining operational readiness through the procurement of high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and laboratory automation tools that support cutting-edge technical education and research. Lawson handles full lifecycle contracting actions, including solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring for complex technical requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced instrumentation, unmanned aerial systems for data collection, and high-resolution imaging technologies essential to laboratory and field-based aerospace analysis. Lawson’s procurement approach emphasizes technical competency, compliance with federal specifications, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms demonstrating deep expertise in scientific and engineering instrumentation. Lawson’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his awards consistently go to firms with proven technical credentials, regardless of size or certification status, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on performance and precision. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring his specialization in the acquisition, calibration, and maintenance of precision analytical equipment. He routinely procures mass spectrometers, laser Doppler velocimeters, environmental test chambers, and laboratory data acquisition platforms, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace research instrumentation and laboratory systems modernization.