Carrita King

Carrita King supports the C5I Division 1 Alexandria within the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security by managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Her procurement activities center on enterprise IT modernization, satellite and telecommunications infrastructure integration, and operational readiness solutions that enable maritime domain awareness and mission-critical decision-making. She handles a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts, primarily focused on systems design, IT support, and management consulting services essential to maintaining resilient, secure, and interoperable C5I architectures. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, King’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with IT service providers specializing in secure systems integration, cloud-enabled platforms, and mission-critical software sustainment. Her working relationships span both large enterprise vendors and small business innovators, fostering partnerships that align with DHS’s emphasis on agile, secure, and scalable technology solutions. She prioritizes vendor capabilities in cybersecurity compliance, systems engineering, and enterprise architecture frameworks to ensure alignment with federal information security standards. King demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from small business sources while maintaining operational continuity through established technical partners. Her contracting approach supports socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements, creating pathways for qualified small businesses to contribute to national security IT initiatives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), indicating deep expertise in custom software development, systems integration, and IT infrastructure modernization. She also engages 541611 (Management Consulting Services) to support strategic planning and operational efficiency. Her technical domain expertise spans secure communications networks, data fusion platforms, and enterprise IT lifecycle management within highly classified and operational environments.