Lance D. Haywood

Lance Daniel Haywood serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness of Air University and its affiliated installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced training technologies, command and control communication systems, and mission-critical infrastructure modernization. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for technical and educational support services, ensuring alignment with Air Force directives and federal acquisition regulations. Haywood plays a pivotal role in enabling immersive simulation environments and next-generation audiovisual systems essential to pilot and crew training. Haywood collaborates with a broad spectrum of contractors, including defense technology providers, engineering firms, and systems integrators specializing in aeronautical instrumentation and training solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex, high-precision equipment and customized technical services. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and technical innovation, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 92.6% of awards issued under full and open competition and only 7.4% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his consistent reliance on small business contracts reflects a substantive commitment to broad-based small business inclusion within the competitive landscape. Haywood’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems, followed by engineering services (541330) and aircraft manufacturing (336411). He frequently acquires flight simulators, avionics components, embedded systems, and specialized test equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electronics, training system integration, and defense-grade instrumentation. His technical domain spans avionics, simulation fidelity, and command infrastructure modernization, aligning closely with Air Force training transformation objectives.