Cheryl D. Hodge

Cheryl D. Hodge supports the Investigations and Operations Support Dallas unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, playing a critical role in procuring mission-enabling capabilities that sustain national security operations. She manages acquisitions focused on advanced law enforcement technologies, intelligence infrastructure, and operational support services, ensuring that field teams have access to secure, scalable, and interoperable tools. Her work directly aligns with the agency’s mission to enhance digital forensics, secure communications, and investigative readiness through strategic contracting. Hodge typically handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations for sensitive government systems. She maintains established relationships with key vendors including Cellebrite Inc., Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC, CERIFI LLC, Ensurity Mobile Corp., and the San Diego Association of Governments, reflecting a preference for specialized providers in digital evidence extraction, intelligence analytics, mobile forensics, and secure logistics. Her contracting patterns emphasize partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in law enforcement technology and mission-critical support services, often requiring stringent security clearances and compliance with DHS cybersecurity standards. Hodge’s procurement portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining operational effectiveness. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to diversify the vendor base and foster innovation from niche providers. Her primary NAICS focus areas include translation and interpretation services, couriers and express delivery, communications equipment manufacturing, and professional instruction services—all aligned with the operational needs of a high-tempo investigative environment. She procures secure mobile devices, forensic analysis platforms, multilingual intelligence support, and specialized training programs, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the intersection of law enforcement operations and emerging technology domains.