Lawrence Williams

Lawrence Williams serves as a Contract Officer within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he manages the acquisition of critical services that support the operational integrity and modernization of federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. His procurement portfolio centers on data-driven program evaluation, policy analysis, and digital modernization initiatives, ensuring that FNS’s mission of equitable access to nutritious food is supported by efficient, transparent, and evidence-based contracting. He routinely handles performance-based service acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a strong emphasis on outcome-oriented contract structures that align with federal program goals. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Williams engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in social science research, computer services, and training solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering technical expertise in program evaluation, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. He fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, accountability, and measurable outcomes, often requiring detailed performance work statements and rigorous evaluation criteria. Williams demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This balanced approach supports broad market participation while ensuring targeted opportunities for small business entities, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, consistent with USDA’s broader socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (social science research), 541519 and 541511 (custom and general computer services), 541613 (marketing and strategic consulting), and 611430 (professional development training). These categories reflect his technical domain expertise in designing and managing contracts for program evaluation, user-centered digital tools, behaviorally informed outreach campaigns, and workforce capacity building to support FNS’s mission-critical operations.