Chersharon King

Chersharon King serves as a Contract Specialist for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the nation’s defense industrial base. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focused on personnel vetting, cybersecurity support, and background investigation services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with DCSA’s strategic priorities of modernizing clearance workflows and securing sensitive government systems. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts requiring high levels of security clearance and operational integrity. King maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in investigative services, identity management, and administrative support, often delivering solutions that integrate with federal background investigation platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and adherence to stringent federal security standards. King demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster small business growth while maintaining access to scalable, high-capacity service providers. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation without compromising mission readiness or operational efficiency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). She procures end-to-end personnel vetting solutions, credentialing systems, and process optimization services that enhance the speed, accuracy, and security of security clearance determinations, directly supporting DCSA’s mission to safeguard national defense infrastructure.