Courtney McMickens

Courtney McMickens serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional, scientific, and technical acquisitions aligned with national security objectives. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical services, including research and development, systems engineering, and cybersecurity support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing operational readiness across DHS programs. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain systems integrity through strategic sourcing of high-impact technical solutions. McMickens collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, primarily large prime contractors and specialized technical service providers with deep expertise in information technology and engineering domains. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-aligned solutions. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability, risk mitigation, and contract compliance, ensuring deliverables meet stringent federal standards for quality and timeliness. McMickens’ contracting activity is entirely focused on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Division’s priority to secure the highest-quality services for national security missions. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she maintains full compliance with all applicable socioeconomic statutes and ensures equitable access for all qualified offerors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires custom software development, data analytics platforms, and cybersecurity tools, and NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), supporting temporary lodging for federal personnel deployed in operational or emergency response roles. This dual specialization underscores her ability to navigate both high-tech technical acquisitions and mission-enabling logistical services within a single portfolio.