Rickey N Lawrence II

Rickey Lawrence serves as a key procurement professional within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through secure, technology-driven solutions. He manages acquisitions focused on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automated compliance systems, ensuring alignment with federal IT modernization priorities. His work centers on securing advanced computing hardware, enterprise software, and data analytics services that enhance taxpayer services and strengthen fraud detection capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments. Lawrence plays a critical role in translating IRS operational needs into technically sound, compliant contract vehicles that support mission-critical digital transformation initiatives. He maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading federal contractors including Deloitte Consulting LLP, Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, Maximus Federal Services, Inc., and InsySCO, Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to leveraging large-scale systems integrators for complex enterprise solutions while also engaging specialized firms with deep expertise in tax compliance automation and secure data processing. His contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in federal tax and financial systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and adherence to stringent NIST and FISMA standards. Lawrence’s procurement portfolio reflects a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts are open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from underrepresented market participants. His approach aligns with Treasury-wide goals to expand economic opportunity while maintaining high standards for technical performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting demand for secure, hardened hardware platforms. He also frequently procures services under 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 513210 (Software Publishers), emphasizing custom software development, data integration tools, and cybersecurity applications tailored to IRS’s unique tax enforcement environment.