Adrienne Daise

Adrienne Daise serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to secure critical professional, scientific, and technical services that underpin national security operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for complex, mission-critical contracts spanning systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research and development support. Her portfolio emphasizes performance-based, outcome-driven procurements that ensure operational readiness and technical integrity across DHS’s infrastructure and mission systems. Daise cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including large prime contractors with deep expertise in engineering and management consulting, as well as specialized small businesses capable of delivering niche technical services. Her contracting approach prioritizes collaborative vendor engagement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering innovation and responsiveness. She regularly works with firms possessing advanced capabilities in systems integration, risk analysis, and technical advisory services to meet evolving homeland security requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses. While she does not favor specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB exclusively, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance competition. Daise’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with a notable emphasis on 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings). She procures a range of technical services including systems engineering support, cybersecurity assessments, facility-based research operations, and strategic advisory services critical to DHS’s mission execution. Her expertise spans both technical and administrative domains, ensuring contracts align with operational needs and regulatory compliance.