Crystal Lesesne

Crystal Lesesne supports the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II within the Office of Procurement Operations at the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a key role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that enhance operational readiness and logistical efficiency. Her work centers on procuring specialized information services, management consulting, and technical solutions critical to national security and emergency response functions. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities in public communication, data-driven decision support, and mission-critical technology integration. Her acquisitions typically involve complex service-based requirements requiring rigorous source selection and performance-based contracting methodologies. Lesesne engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche technical consultants, and training providers, to fulfill the agency’s evolving operational needs. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-driven partnerships that deliver scalable solutions in administrative management, technical consulting, and custom software development. She consistently emphasizes vendor responsiveness, past performance, and technical capability in source selection, fostering long-term relationships with firms capable of supporting dynamic, high-stakes government missions. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 94.1% of awards issued under full and open competition and only 5.9% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach—favoring competitive sourcing while maintaining compliance with small business goals. She actively supports socioeconomic programs by considering eligible small businesses in solicitations, though her primary focus remains on securing the most capable and qualified providers to meet mission-critical requirements. Lesesne’s primary NAICS focus includes Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), indicating deep engagement with strategic advisory, operational optimization, and software development services. She also procures computer training (611420) and facility support services (812930), demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned technical domain expertise across both IT and operational infrastructure domains.