Chiharu Bullock

Chiharu Bullock serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Procurement Operations at the Information Technology Acq Center (70RTAC), where they lead the acquisition of mission-critical information technology and cybersecurity solutions for the Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for end-to-end contract execution, Bullock ensures alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and modernization priorities, specializing in cloud infrastructure, zero-trust architecture, automated threat detection, and secure data platform deployments. Their work directly supports the agency’s mandate to enhance national cyber resilience and modernize federal digital infrastructure through agile, risk-informed contracting practices. Bullock cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including certified small businesses, emerging cybersecurity innovators, and systems integrators with proven expertise in federal compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements that emphasize continuous delivery, DevSecOps integration, and third-party risk assessments. Vendor relationships are built on transparency, compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls, and adherence to FISMA and FedRAMP requirements. Bullock maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all procurements, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing socioeconomic programs including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications. This unwavering commitment ensures equitable access to high-impact IT contracts, fostering innovation from underrepresented firms and strengthening the national cybersecurity talent pipeline through inclusive contracting. Their technical focus centers on NAICS categories related to cybersecurity services, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure modernization, with deep expertise in procuring managed detection and response (MDR), identity and access management (IAM), secure access service edge (SASE), and government-specific endpoint protection solutions. Bullock’s work ensures that DHS systems remain secure, scalable, and operationally resilient against evolving cyber threats.