Courtney Alston

Courtney Alston serves as a key procurement lead within the Taxpayer Focused Support division of the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the modernization of digital tax administration systems through strategic acquisition of technology and operational services. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, Alston oversees the procurement of training solutions, office equipment, and specialized security services critical to maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant taxpayer-facing infrastructure. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to enhance digital processing capabilities and ensure reliable communication channels for millions of taxpayers nationwide. Alston maintains a primary contracting relationship with TGD COMMUNICATIONS, INC., a trusted vendor delivering integrated communication and support services aligned with IRS operational needs. The working relationship reflects a pattern of sustained, performance-based engagements, indicating a preference for established partners with proven capability in delivering mission-critical solutions under strict federal compliance standards. While TGD COMMUNICATIONS is the dominant contractor, Alston’s procurement approach also accommodates competitive bidding to ensure value and innovation across the vendor base. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, Alston consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission requirements. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 423420 (Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting a dual focus on workforce capability enhancement and the procurement of secure, compliant office infrastructure. Additional activity in NAICS 561611 and 561613 indicates targeted support for background vetting and armored transport services, underscoring expertise in securing sensitive materials and personnel within high-risk federal environments.