Nicholas Lawrence

Nicholas Lawrence serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where he manages the acquisition of critical technical and operational capabilities supporting national security and criminal investigations. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for advanced forensic instrumentation, digital intelligence systems, and secure communications infrastructure. Lawrence plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with the FBI’s strategic priorities to modernize forensic laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools, ensuring acquisitions comply with federal regulations and support mission-critical operational readiness. His primary contractor relationships are centered on VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized equipment and technical services aligned with law enforcement and forensic support needs. While these two vendors dominate his portfolio, he maintains a balanced approach with a broader network of niche suppliers, fostering reliable partnerships for high-integrity, mission-specific solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in delivering ruggedized, secure, and forensically compliant hardware and software systems. Lawrence’s set-aside preferences show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside constraints. However, he consistently allocates 22.2% of his acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising mission requirements or technical rigor. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), each accounting for 42.9% of his portfolio, with additional emphasis on 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). He specializes in acquiring digital forensics platforms, secure radio communication systems, and custom software solutions that integrate with FBI’s enterprise infrastructure, reflecting deep expertise in cybersecurity, forensic analytics, and secure communications technology.