Ashanti Griffin

Ashanti Griffin serves as a key procurement professional within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through advanced technology and secure digital infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisition initiatives, Griffin specializes in custom software development and systems integration projects that enhance taxpayer services, automate compliance workflows, and strengthen cybersecurity controls across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Their work directly enables the IRS’s strategic priorities in data analytics, fraud detection, and digital service modernization, ensuring acquisitions align with federal IT modernization mandates and risk mitigation standards. Griffin maintains consistent relationships with top-tier federal contractors including Deloitte Consulting LLP, Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, Maximus Federal Services, Inc., and InsySCO, Inc. These partnerships are primarily centered on high-complexity, mission-critical IT services, particularly in the design and deployment of secure, scalable software solutions. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, agile development methodologies, and adherence to NIST cybersecurity frameworks, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal tax systems and sensitive data handling. Griffin’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified and capable vendors based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award structure, the agency’s reliance on large, experienced contractors reflects the scale and sensitivity of the systems being procured. The primary NAICS code for all acquisitions is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring a deep specialization in bespoke software development, system modernization, and enterprise application integration. Procurements consistently involve cloud-native architectures, API-driven platforms, automated compliance engines, and secure data exchange systems tailored to IRS operational needs.