Cindy A Lacewell

Cindy A. Lacewell serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, managing complex acquisitions to advance mission-critical software and information technology capabilities. She specializes in securing secure, scalable communications systems, data platforms, and IT services that support battlefield command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience. Her portfolio primarily encompasses software development, cyber-enabled solutions, and infrastructure modernization initiatives aligned with Army modernization priorities, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and interoperability standards across distributed operational environments. Lacewell maintains established working relationships with major defense and commercial technology providers, including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure wireless communications, enterprise software integration, and mission-critical IT services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and vendor reliability, often leveraging Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate delivery of innovative solutions. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 80% of awards issued under open competition and 20% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant, she consistently facilitates opportunities for small businesses within the IT services sector, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to a diverse, agile vendor base. Lacewell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, and cloud-enabled mission applications, complemented by NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) for managed infrastructure and IT operations support. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure, interoperable software ecosystems that enhance situational awareness and network survivability in contested environments.