Lawrence Sneeringer

Lawrence Sneeringer serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize IT infrastructure and secure critical administrative services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity solutions, ensuring that procurement activities align with federal compliance standards and operational efficiency goals. His work directly enables the reliable delivery of social security benefits through secure, scalable technology platforms and mission-critical support services. Sneeringer maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, with whom he regularly collaborates on complex IT modernization and systems engineering initiatives. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in enterprise software and IT services, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based contract vehicles. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical alignment, and a focus on delivering high-assurance solutions that meet SSA’s stringent security and compliance requirements. His procurement activity shows minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 97.1% of awards issued under full and open competition. While small business participation is limited, he occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strategic but selective approach to socioeconomic contracting that prioritizes mission-critical capability over mandatory set-aside preferences. Sneeringer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep specialization in custom software development, cloud-based platforms, and IT consulting. He also frequently procures electronic computer manufacturing services and telecommunications infrastructure under NAICS 334111 and 517919, demonstrating expertise in end-to-end technology lifecycle management. His domain knowledge spans cybersecurity frameworks, systems integration, and federal IT modernization initiatives critical to SSA’s operational resilience.