Danielle H. Richardson

Danielle H. Richardson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a focus on engineering systems, cybersecurity infrastructure, and specialized laboratory services. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance research and development in physical and engineering sciences while ensuring the integrity of critical government systems. Richardson typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, emphasizing outcome-driven requirements and risk-managed contract structures. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Richardson maintains a balanced portfolio of vendor partnerships that includes both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competition and innovation across the procurement ecosystem. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors capable of delivering high-precision technical services under stringent security and compliance standards. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure requirements are well-defined and achievable. Richardson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes small business capability development, aligning with DHS objectives to broaden the supplier base for technical services. While no other set-aside categories are predominant, her approach consistently supports equitable access for qualified small businesses in the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting her expertise in procuring specialized instrumentation, environmental compliance services, and analytical testing capabilities. She frequently acquires technical equipment and laboratory services that support homeland security operations, including detection systems, environmental monitoring, and certified testing protocols.