Lawrence C. Carter

Lawrence Carter serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement processes that align with federal regulations under the FAR. His portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts requiring careful socioeconomically targeted planning and robust small business engagement strategies. Carter specializes in complex, non-commercial acquisitions involving human services and agricultural support functions, often requiring coordination across multiple stakeholders to meet mission-critical operational needs. Carter maintains a deliberate and structured approach to vendor engagement, fostering long-term partnerships with small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, his contracting patterns reflect a consistent preference for awarding to small business concerns, particularly those certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program. He cultivates relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, scalable services under competitive set-aside conditions, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and accountability. His procurement strategy is heavily oriented toward small business set-asides, with equal emphasis on 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach underscores a strong institutional commitment to expanding economic opportunity for disadvantaged and socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Carter’s consistent use of these authorities demonstrates a strategic alignment with federal goals to increase small business participation in government contracting. Carter’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 624410 (Child Care Services) and NAICS 115114 (Postharvest Crop Activities), reflecting expertise in human services infrastructure and agricultural support systems. He procures a range of services including early childhood education programs, family support initiatives, crop handling, storage, and postharvest processing solutions. His technical domain knowledge spans both social service delivery models and agricultural logistics, enabling him to effectively evaluate proposals, assess contractor capabilities, and ensure compliance with program-specific performance standards.