Terry Lawrence

Terry D. Lawrence serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Continuity SECTION (CON50) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical communications and infrastructure capabilities essential to national emergency response. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical systems that ensure resilient, redundant, and secure operational continuity during crises, including procurement of broadcasting equipment, satellite telecommunications infrastructure, and specialized construction services for communication line systems. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain federal continuity of operations under adverse conditions, ensuring that acquired solutions meet stringent security, interoperability, and reliability standards. Lawrence collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in defense-grade communications hardware, satellite service providers, and engineering firms experienced in critical infrastructure construction. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven track records in federal continuity programs, alongside qualified small businesses that meet technical and compliance requirements. He fosters collaborative, compliance-driven relationships grounded in FAR adherence and performance-based acquisition principles. His set-aside preferences reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting: 87.5% of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, while 12.5% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate but measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and scalability in all procurement decisions. Lawrence’s primary NAICS focus spans power and communication line construction (237130), radio and wireless equipment manufacturing (334220), satellite telecommunications (517410), and management consulting services (541611). He routinely procures hardened communication systems, encrypted satellite terminals, broadcast transmission equipment, and strategic planning services to support continuity of government operations, reflecting deep expertise in critical infrastructure resilience and secure communications domains.