Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC, founded in 2014, is a certified Woman-Owned 8A small business company that provides professional support services in several core business areas such as administrative, acquisition, financial and program management and Information Technology support to federal clients. AP is also an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015; lSO/lEC 2000011 :2018; lSO/IEC 27001:2022 certified company that streamlines our client’s operations, boosts efficiencies, and achieves business goals through innovative solutions. We are a value-based and results-oriented trusted provider that streamlines our client’s operations, creates better business practices, understands and navigates through ever-changing regulations, priorities, and burdensome processes by creating sustainable and adaptable mission focused solutions. We are located at the Metro Park Business Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a nationally recognized premier solutions advisor and trusted partner for our clients. Demonstrating the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and expertise while providing an enriched and rewarding environment for our employees.
Our Mission
Acquisition Professionals LLC is committed to providing world-class professional services to our clients. Our service methodology encompasses quality, ingenuity, agility and unparalleled customer service. We are vigilant in understanding our client’s needs and translating that into actionable solution-oriented results.
Our Values
Unparalleled Customer Service
Creating better client experiences requires us to (1) listen first; (2) set expectations early and often; (3) be thorough; (4) ask questions; (5) monitor and measure effectiveness; and (6) be relentless to client satisfaction.
Agility
Understanding that mission and programs change rapidly, we believe in being nimble and responsive to ever changing requirements and objectives.
Expertise
We provide skilled and knowledgeable professionals, in their respective fields, to our clients and encourage annual professional development to keep pace with industry trends and best practices.
Ingenuity
We believe in being pioneers of resourcefulness and being the leader and driver of new trends and sustainable methodologies.
Innovation
There is always more than one way to do something – therefore we do things differently and do different things to satisfy our client’s requirements.
Integrity
Demonstrating corporate moral and ethical philosophies in our behavior as trusted advisors through committed and dedicated service.
Quality
Radiating the highest standards through intelligent and deliberate efforts to exceed client expectations is everyone’s responsibility.
AP Leadership
Luwanna Clark
President/CEO
Luwanna K. Clark is the founder, President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC. Ms. Clark has more than 31 years of acquisition and program management expertise. Prior to founding AP, Ms. Clark served as a Chief at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where she was responsible for managing the FBI’s Information Technology Contracts Unit, the National Security Contracts Unit, and the Headquarters Contracts Unit. She also served as the Source Selection Authority on many high-visible Information Technology and other professional services contracts with an Unlimited Warrant.
Ms. Clark holds a Master’s Degree in Acquisition Management from American Graduate University; a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Society; an Associate’s Degree in Pre-Law from Northern Virginia Community College; and a Master’s Certificate in Contracting from George Washington University. She is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) from National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) and is FAC-C Level III Certified and FAC-PM Level II Certified.
Twila Moorehead
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Twila Moorehead joins the AP Team as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a wealth of experience and a proven track record with 20 plus years of operational excellence in supporting organizations optimize operations successfully driving growth across the portfolio of management consulting services.
Ms. Moorehead’s experience focuses on Federal clients to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in achieving mission outcomes. She also has expertise in program and operational management, strategic planning, process improvement, having held significant leadership roles at various federal government contracting companies. Over the course of her career, she was instrumental in securing, growing, and retaining complex, large-scale acquisition and strategic communications contracts by strengthening internal capacity to deliver excellence, developing trusted relationships with senior leadership at client agencies, and an absolute commitment to supporting her team. Her success in supporting the 2020 first all-digital US Census, which started as a small 4-person, 5-year contract and grew to a 50 FTE project over 10 years, is one example of the experience she brings to AP.
Ms. Moorehead holds a Master of Public Administration, International Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts, History from Howard University, Washington, DC.
Norman “Bud” Pryde
Security Officer
Norman “Bud” Pryde joined Acquisition Professionals in 2017 and serves as the Corporate Security Officer. Mr. Pryde is a veteran of the United States Air Force having served 27 years of honorable service to his country. He has over 39 years of experience in both Military and Industry with 13+ years as a Security Officer.
Mr. Pryde has an Associate in Arts Degree in Logistics Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Business Administration Degree in Management Studies from University of Maryland University College, and a MAR in Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University.
Vanessa E. Collins
Human Resources Manager
Vanessa E. Collins has 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience with over 10 years of experience in Federal contracting. Ms. Collins has a proven ability to forge strong partnerships with managers, employees, and co-workers throughout the organization. Mrs. Collins supports the company’s onboarding, benefits, talent management, employee relations and organizational policies.
Prior to joining Acquisition Professionals, LLC, she managed the Human Resources functions in small to mid-size companies working hands-on with management teams in industries including DoD Contracting, Sports & Entertainment, and Security.
Ms. Collins has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Strayer University.
Christie Drawsand
Contracts Manager
Ms. Christie Drawsand has over 10+ years of federal government contracting executing cradle-to-grave contract and subcontract agreements. She has experience with corporate risk mitigation, managing large IDIQ/BPAs and GWACs, contract negotiations, development of strong partnerships, proposal development, and contract administration. Ms. Drawsand also has experience with GSA MAS Schedule reporting, Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR), Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) reporting and FAR and DFAR flow-down clauses. She has specialized knowledge of corporate transactions, corporate governance, and finance. She has served as the Deputy PM of SEWPV Contract, the PM of GSA MAS Schedule, NATO, and SATCOM contracts.
Ms. Drawsand holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Merritt College and is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager from National Contracts Management Association (NCMA).
Lance Butler
Program Manager
Lance Butler serves as a Program Manager for Acquisition Professionals, LLC.
Lance has over 37+ years in federal government contracting. In the public sector, Lance’s experience includes serving as a student intern, procurement technician, contract specialist, contracting officer, supervisory contracting officer and ombudsman. Relevant responsibilities included soliciting, evaluating and awarding multi-award IDIQ procurements, serving as a grants and cooperative agreements officer, conducting industry outreach, conducting agency alternative dispute resolution services, and facilitating federal agency & small business partnerships. Lance’s private sector experience includes working as a Senior Contract Specialist and Senior Contract Specialist – Team Lead.
Lance earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Procurement and Public Contracting and a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia. Certifications include FAC-C Level III – Contracting, Personal Services Contracting Certification, Grants and Agreement Officer Certification.