Shirley A. Lawson

Shirley A. Lawson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4659 319 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing construction and facility support acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award administration and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities. She primarily manages complex procurements for building construction, maintenance services, and utility system enhancements, aligning acquisitions with strategic goals to sustain airfield, barracks, and administrative facilities across Air Force installations. Lawson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and MACK GLOBAL LLC, both of which provide specialized construction and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated service delivery, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, compliance, and mission alignment. She frequently engages contractors capable of delivering turnkey solutions across multiple trades, ensuring seamless coordination between structural, mechanical, and environmental systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to promote small business participation without compromising mission needs. She actively supports small business growth through targeted set-asides, ensuring equitable access to Air Force infrastructure contracts. Lawson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in flooring (238330), landscaping (561730), and pest control/agricultural chemical manufacturing (325320). She also oversees specialized services under NAICS 811219, indicating expertise in facility maintenance and environmental compliance. Her domain knowledge spans integrated facility systems, ensuring that all acquisitions meet DoD standards for safety, sustainability, and mission-critical functionality.