Crystal E. Lesesne

Crystal E. Lesesne serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She specializes in the full lifecycle management of professional, scientific, and technical services contracts, with a focus on administrative management and general management consulting services. Her work ensures the timely and compliant acquisition of strategic advisory support essential to sustaining systems integrity, advancing engineering research, and strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure across DHS components. Lesesne maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of qualified vendors, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering transparent and competitive procurement practices. She works closely with consultants and service providers who deliver high-level strategic planning, process optimization, and organizational development services to federal program offices. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and adherence to FAR principles, ensuring accountability and value in every award. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Lesesne consistently applies a 100% small business set-aside strategy under FAR 19.5, prioritizing participation from SDVOSBs, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized expertise that aligns with DHS’s mission needs. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 541611, encompassing administrative management and general management consulting services. She procures expert advisory support in organizational design, process reengineering, performance management, and operational efficiency initiatives—services critical to enhancing DHS’s institutional capacity and mission execution. Lesesne’s expertise lies in bridging strategic policy objectives with actionable contracting solutions tailored to complex federal environments.