Erica L. Shaw

Erica L. Shaw serves as a Contract Specialist at the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for delivering advanced geospatial intelligence and mapping capabilities to support land, air, and cyber domain operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical services essential to battlefield situational awareness, including the development of high-resolution 3D terrain models, real-time geospatial data integration, and mission-critical software systems. Her acquisitions directly enable operational precision by securing specialized IT and geospatial analytics solutions that align with Army modernization priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Shaw cultivates strategic partnerships with firms possessing deep expertise in geospatial software development, systems integration, and custom programming services. She engages with both large defense contractors and agile small businesses capable of delivering rapid, secure, and scalable geospatial solutions under tight operational timelines. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations to ensure mission readiness. Shaw demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions set aside for Total Small Business under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small firms in the geospatial technology sector. While the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive strategy to foster innovation and diversity within the contractor base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in acquiring tailored software solutions for geospatial data processing, terrain modeling, and real-time visualization platforms. She consistently sources services that enhance the Army’s ability to fuse multi-source intelligence into actionable geospatial products, making her a key enabler of digital battlefield transformation.