Mary H. Lawrence

Mary H. Lawrence serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she manages the acquisition of professional services and technical support critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and defense innovation. Lawrence routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring high levels of technical oversight and risk mitigation, often involving long-term service delivery models. She maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach between industry specialists and academic research partners. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with firms capable of delivering specialized technical expertise in IT modernization and defense analytics. Lawrence fosters partnerships that integrate cutting-edge research with operational requirements, frequently engaging vendors with proven capabilities in secure systems design and mission support services. Lawrence demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 64.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible entities. Her procurement strategy reflects a deliberate effort to broaden the defense industrial base while promoting innovation through diverse vendor engagement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling (423430), Computer Training (611420), and related categories in equipment manufacturing and leasing. She procures a spectrum of technical services—from cybersecurity architecture and IT modernization to workforce development and equipment leasing—supporting the Air Force’s digital infrastructure and mission readiness goals. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technical procurement and strategic acquisition planning in defense IT domains.