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 plays a pivotal role in securing precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities and modernize training infrastructure. Lawson typically manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, focusing on high-accuracy measuring devices, guided missile components, and custom-engineered technical systems that require rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense-specific standards. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., many of whom provide niche engineering, drone-based surveillance systems, and precision manufacturing services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and specialized fabrication, often involving tailored solutions requiring engineering validation and technical oversight. Lawson’s contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 76.9% of awards issued without set-aside designation. However, he consistently facilitates small business participation, allocating 23.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to engage qualified small manufacturers without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332721 (Precision Turned Product Manufacturing) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in aerospace components and high-tolerance mechanical systems. He also procures specialized textile products for technical enclosures and crane systems under NAICS 314910 and 333923, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining advanced training and research environments.