Elizabeth Lawson

Elizabeth M. Lawson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her acquisitions support the modernization of scientific facilities and the sustainment of high-fidelity analytical capabilities essential to operational readiness. Lawson routinely manages complex procurements under FAR Part 15, focusing on performance-based contracts for advanced technical systems, including calibration tools, data acquisition platforms, and mission-critical instrumentation used in flight simulation and materials testing environments. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., many of which specialize in aerospace-grade sensor systems, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and high-precision optical measurement technologies. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in defense-relevant technical domains, often leveraging competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements to ensure technical compliance and mission alignment. While the majority of her acquisitions—76.4%—are conducted without set-asides, Lawson consistently supports small business participation, with 22.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 1.4% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting approach balances mission necessity with statutory obligations to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Her primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring embedded software, calibration services, and tailored data analysis platforms. She frequently acquires technical support services for laboratory automation, flight instrumentation, and educational simulation systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace training and scientific research procurement.