Mr. Lazarus Toussaint

Mr. Lazarus Toussaint serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain operational readiness through professional services and technical support. He specializes in contracting for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. His portfolio includes high-priority contracts for training, organizational development, and software-enabled capabilities, often requiring compliance with stringent defense acquisition regulations and security protocols. Toussaint plays a central role in translating strategic mission needs into executable contract vehicles that deliver agile, secure, and scalable solutions across the Air Force’s technical ecosystem. He maintains consistent working relationships with SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their expertise in advanced technical assistance, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-focused research. These partnerships reflect a preference for established institutional contractors with proven capabilities in defense-contracted environments, particularly those capable of delivering integrated SETA services and enterprise-level analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term sustainment, and technical scalability, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate delivery. Toussaint exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under the 8(a) program and other small business categories, while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation as a core element of mission success and innovation infusion. His primary NAICS focus areas—Professional and Management Development Training, Professional Organizations, Office Furniture Manufacturing, and Software Publishers—reveal a diverse but mission-aligned procurement profile. He procures training curricula, organizational consulting services, secure IT software solutions, and specialized administrative infrastructure, demonstrating expertise in both human capital development and the technical enablers of Air Force readiness.