Cleveland M. Lazenby

Cleveland Lazenby serves as a key procurement lead within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Contracting Services (HM0476), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver timely, accurate geospatial intelligence for national security and defense operations. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of acquisitions, Lazenby oversees contracts that enable the modernization of geospatial data infrastructure, analytical tooling, and mission-critical technology systems. His work spans the full lifecycle of contracting—from requirements definition to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with NGA’s strategic priorities in data modernization, intelligence analytics, and operational readiness. Lazenby maintains a primary working relationship with ECS FEDERAL, LLC, a trusted contractor providing integrated geospatial solutions, systems engineering, and mission support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven expertise in defense and intelligence environments, while also engaging with specialized vendors capable of delivering tailored technical services. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based outcomes, and a focus on mission-critical delivery timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition (71.4%), Lazenby consistently allocates nearly one-third of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising mission needs. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes capable small firms with technical agility over rigid set-aside categories, fostering a competitive yet inclusive vendor ecosystem. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 for management consulting services supporting geospatial operations, with significant activity in 334516 for analytical instrumentation, 423430 for computer hardware and software distribution, and 541430 for geospatial visualization and cartographic design. These categories reflect his domain expertise in acquiring integrated geospatial technology stacks, analytical platforms, and mission-enabling software solutions that underpin NGA’s intelligence production pipeline.