Rickey N. Lawrence II

Rickey N. Lawrence II serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts focused on systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and administrative management consulting. His acquisitions directly enable operational readiness by securing expert technical support, cybersecurity infrastructure enhancements, and data-driven analytics services essential to Air Force missions. Lawrence operates within a high-complexity acquisition environment, prioritizing agile, performance-based contracting approaches to meet evolving national defense requirements. His primary contractor relationships center on SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a strategic reliance on specialized technical firms and academic research partners. Lawrence consistently engages these entities for SETA support, advanced analytics, and applied research services, fostering long-term, performance-oriented partnerships that blend industry innovation with institutional expertise. His contracting patterns emphasize mission alignment over transactional procurement, favoring vendors with proven capability in defense-critical domains and a track record of delivering under complex, requirements-driven environments. Lawrence’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on socioeconomic diversity, with 25% of awards designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses, while the majority—75%—are awarded without set-aside restrictions. This balanced approach enables broad competition while intentionally promoting participation from underrepresented business categories. His procurement strategy aligns with Air Force goals to expand the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices without compromising mission performance or technical rigor. His primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and All Other Professional Services (541990), underscoring his expertise in securing high-level technical advisory, systems integration, and operational support services. The inclusion of 721110 (Hotels and Motels) reflects ancillary logistical support needs tied to mission travel and personnel billeting. Lawrence’s domain expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with acquisition execution, ensuring that professional services contracts deliver measurable readiness outcomes across Air Force operations.