Wymeatric Lyons

Wymeatric Lyons serves as a key procurement lead within the Air and Marine Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that support aerial and maritime border security operations. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of surveillance platforms, communications systems, and operational support services, Lyons ensures that contracting actions align with the agency’s strategic goals of enhancing real-time detection, interdiction, and intelligence capabilities across land, air, and sea domains. Their work directly enables the deployment of integrated airborne and maritime asset systems critical to national security missions. Lyons cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, including defense contractors specializing in radar and communications equipment, aviation maintenance providers, and IT service firms delivering data fusion and analytics platforms. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Lyons consistently engages with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, mission-ready systems under tight operational timelines. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, firm-fixed-price structures, and rigorous technical evaluation criteria to ensure reliability in high-stakes environments. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Lyons’ procurement patterns, with 54.5% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, ensuring broad economic inclusion while maintaining operational readiness. Socioeconomic goals are integrated into solicitation design and source selection, reinforcing the agency’s mandate for equitable access to federal contracting. Lyons’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (janitorial services for remote operational sites), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), and 541519 (other computer-related services), indicating a blend of logistical support and advanced technology acquisition. Their expertise spans the integration of surveillance sensors, secure data transmission systems, and mission-critical software solutions tailored for border patrol aviation and maritime units, demonstrating deep technical fluency in homeland security operational environments.