Courtney Shaffer

Courtney Shaffer serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support the nation’s defense industrial base. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. She primarily handles service-based contracts focused on administrative management consulting and custom computer programming, enabling DCSA to modernize personnel vetting systems, enhance cybersecurity protocols, and streamline secure access controls for cleared personnel. Shaffer maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements centered on mission-critical support services such as workflow automation, identity management solutions, and secure data infrastructure development. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and alignment with DCSA’s cybersecurity and counterintelligence objectives. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted acquisitions, with 87.5% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. The remaining 12.5% are awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation where market capability permits. Shaffer’s primary NAICS focus is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her emphasis on process optimization and operational efficiency within DCSA’s background investigation and security clearance programs. She also routinely procures services under 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) to support the development and integration of secure, scalable digital platforms. Her technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of national security operations, identity verification systems, and mission-critical IT modernization.