Earl J. Lewis III

Earl J. Lewis III serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to support the training, infrastructure, and operational readiness of federal law enforcement personnel. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of engineering services, custom software development, and specialized facility support systems essential to modernizing training environments. Lewis ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Center’s strategic goals of enhancing physical infrastructure, secure communications, and detection technologies for law enforcement training missions. He maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc., reflecting a focus on niche contractors capable of delivering specialized construction, maintenance, equipment, and marine-based training solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing technical expertise in law enforcement-specific environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. Lewis demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half are open competitions. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising access to critical capabilities, ensuring equitable competition while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep engagement with technical domains such as facility design, simulation system integration, and bespoke software solutions tailored to law enforcement training curricula. Lewis’s expertise centers on acquiring complex, mission-critical systems that require specialized engineering and software development capabilities to meet evolving federal training standards.