Lance A Black

Lance A. Black serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing complex procurement actions involving aerospace, electronics, and industrial component systems. In this role, he leads the negotiation, evaluation, and award of contracts under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while optimizing value and technical performance. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to acquire mission-critical hardware and subsystems for defense and aviation applications, with a focus on high-integrity systems requiring rigorous technical validation and supply chain assurance. Black engages with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily tiered manufacturers and specialized suppliers in precision engineering and electronic assembly. His contracting patterns reflect collaboration with both large-scale OEMs and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent military and aerospace specifications. He consistently works with vendors possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, emphasizing quality management systems and traceability in the supply chain. His negotiation approach prioritizes risk mitigation, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. A significant portion of his acquisitions—33.7%—are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are dominant, his portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small manufacturers with proven technical capabilities, reinforcing equitable access to federal contracting without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, where he acquires specialized aircraft components and auxiliary equipment critical to avionics and flight systems. He also regularly procures printed circuit assemblies (NAICS 334418), fluid power components (NAICS 332912), and miscellaneous electrical systems (NAICS 335999 and 334290), reflecting deep technical expertise in electronic subsystems, hydraulic controls, and communication hardware for defense and aerospace platforms.