Lawerence McCoy

Lawrence R. McCoy serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through strategic sourcing of specialized scientific and technical services. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision analytical instrumentation, life sciences research, and professional technical services, requiring deep familiarity with complex technical specifications and performance-based contracting methodologies. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the available data, McCoy consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of laboratory equipment, R&D service providers, and biotechnology firms. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under simplified acquisition procedures, fostering transparent and efficient vendor partnerships across commercial and niche technical markets. McCoy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 15.1% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are prominently reflected, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small entities in highly technical procurement categories. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring advanced scientific equipment used in research and quality control. He also frequently acquires services under NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating a specialization in supporting R&D initiatives, analytical testing, and technical consulting. His work supports mission-critical scientific capabilities across federal laboratories and technical operations.