Daniel Lavoie

Dan Lavoie serves as a key procurement lead within the Kessel Run organization under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the rapid development and fielding of mission-critical software and digital systems for air and space operations. He manages acquisitions aligned with DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, and secure digital platforms, focusing on agile software delivery to modernize aerospace command and control systems. His portfolio includes contracts for software development, systems integration, and technical services critical to initiatives like the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). Lavoie operates at the intersection of defense innovation and acquisition reform, ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards while accelerating delivery timelines through flexible, performance-based solicitation strategies. Lavoie maintains a primary working relationship with THE BOEING COMPANY, engaging them on large-scale software modernization and systems engineering efforts. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term, mission-aligned partnerships with prime contractors capable of scaling agile development teams and integrating secure cloud environments. He also collaborates with a diverse range of technical service providers, fostering vendor ecosystems that combine enterprise-scale capabilities with nimble, innovation-driven delivery models. Lavoie’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and digital training services, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden the defense industrial base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep specialization in software engineering, systems architecture, and digital transformation services. He also procures professional training and development services under 611430 and specialized technical support under 811219, underscoring his holistic approach to building mission-ready digital workforces and sustainment ecosystems.