Andria Lawson

Andria Lawson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for professional, scientific, and technical services critical to national security operations. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and managing contract performance to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She specializes in procurements supporting research and development in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity infrastructure, and systems engineering capabilities, ensuring the agency maintains operational readiness through technically sound and compliant contracting solutions. Lawson collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, primarily in the telecommunications equipment manufacturing and management consulting sectors. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical expertise in telephone apparatus design and advanced systems analysis. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical competency, past performance, and adherence to federal procurement standards, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships that align with DHS mission requirements. Andria Lawson’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than prioritizing designated small business programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach underscores a mission-driven focus on technical excellence and value over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting deep engagement with hardware development for secure communications and high-level strategic advisory services. She routinely procures specialized telecommunications equipment, systems integration solutions, and engineering consulting services that support DHS’s mission to safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity resilience.