Alexis Patillo

Alexis Patillo serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), supporting the agency’s mission to secure the defense industrial base through personnel vetting and cybersecurity infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in critical national security domains, Patillo oversees contracts related to advanced detection systems, secure identity solutions, and educational support services essential to maintaining the clearance workforce. Their procurement activities directly enable DCSA’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical technologies and training capabilities that safeguard sensitive government systems and personnel. Patillo maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure information systems, biometric identification technologies, and defense-oriented training platforms. The working relationship pattern emphasizes technical proficiency, compliance with federal security standards, and sustained performance in high-assurance environments, with a focus on vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions across physical and digital security domains. Patillo’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides applied to awarded contracts. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, indicating a focus on mission-critical outcomes rather than socioeconomic targets. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the agency’s contracting strategy remains aligned with broader federal goals by selecting qualified vendors based on merit and compliance with stringent security requirements. The primary NAICS categories under Patillo’s purview are 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems and 611710 for educational support services. This dual focus underscores expertise in procuring advanced security instrumentation—such as threat detection sensors and secure access control hardware—as well as specialized training programs for counterintelligence personnel and cleared workforce development. The technical domain spans cybersecurity, identity management, and defense education, reflecting a deep understanding of national security infrastructure needs.