Constance M. Lawson

Constance Lawson serves as a Contract Officer within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing complex procurements across aircraft platforms, avionics, and mission-critical support infrastructure, Lawson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses full-spectrum acquisitions for carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft systems, including integration of next-generation weapons, sensors, and sustainment services, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aviation requirements and lifecycle logistics. Lawson maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, reflecting her focus on high-technology, systems-integration procurements. She routinely engages these industry leaders on multi-year, performance-based contracts for aircraft manufacturing, propulsion systems, and mission-specific avionics. Her contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, technical oversight, and performance accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical capabilities under stringent Navy standards. Her procurement profile shows a strong preference for full and open competition, with 95.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on acquiring specialized capabilities only available from large, established defense contractors. While small business participation is limited to 4.2%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or technical fidelity. Lawson’s primary NAICS focus areas—336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)—reveal deep expertise in hardware-intensive defense systems. She also manages specialized procurements in custom computer programming (541511) and precision measuring devices (334519), underscoring her role in integrating digital avionics, flight control systems, and sensor technologies essential to modern naval airpower.