Kristen Lawrence

Kristen Lawrence serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services essential to elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on enhancing operational readiness through advanced maritime mobility systems, tactical technology integration, and specialized support services. Her work directly enables the command’s strategic priorities in unmanned systems, underwater mobility, and high-risk operational readiness, ensuring that special operations forces are equipped with cutting-edge, mission-tailored capabilities. Lawrence handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with technical evaluators and operational stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with real-world mission requirements. She maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Trofholtz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and TeamWorks Tactical Solutions Inc., each of which provides niche expertise in boat construction, tactical equipment, and maritime system integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in defense-grade maritime fabrication and mission-critical system support. These relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical collaboration, and a shared understanding of the operational tempo and environmental demands faced by Naval Special Warfare units. Lawrence’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 25% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority—75%—remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to ensure competitive integrity while actively fostering participation from qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized maritime and tactical solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building), where she oversees the acquisition of custom maritime craft and modified watercraft for special operations use, complemented by contracts in 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) for tactical instrumentation and 561621 (Security Systems Services) for operational security infrastructure. Her domain expertise centers on ruggedized, mission-specific systems designed for austere, high-threat environments.