Lance Daniel Haywood

Lance Daniel Haywood serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on audiovisual systems, immersive simulation technologies, and mission-critical computing infrastructure, ensuring that instructional environments remain technologically current and operationally effective. His work directly enables the delivery of advanced pilot training, command and control instruction, and digital learning platforms across Air Force education installations. Haywood applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—to procure solutions that meet stringent DoD compliance and interoperability standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Haywood routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in defense-grade AV systems, simulation hardware manufacturers, and IT service providers with DoD IL5 or CMMC compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and technical evaluation, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and sustainably supported solutions for high-tempo training environments. Haywood’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 89.7% of actions awarded without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently facilitates opportunities for small businesses, with 10.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with Air Force goals to broaden vendor diversity without compromising technical performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing) and 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), indicating deep specialization in high-fidelity simulation hardware, classroom AV integration, and secure computing platforms. He also frequently procures computing infrastructure services under 518210 and digital content delivery solutions under 512120, demonstrating expertise in end-to-end educational technology ecosystems tailored to military training requirements.