Andrew Jones

Darin Andrew Jones serves as a primary contracting professional within the Science and Technology Acquisition Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced scientific and engineering capabilities critical to national security. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex acquisitions in physical sciences, cybersecurity, and detection technologies, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic mission objectives. Jones specializes in procuring high-performance instrumentation, software systems, and mission-critical engineering solutions that support next-generation homeland defense platforms. Jones maintains a primary working relationship with Microsoft Corporation, leveraging its enterprise-scale cloud, AI, and cybersecurity platforms to modernize federal infrastructure and secure sensitive operational systems. His procurement approach emphasizes strategic vendor partnerships with industry leaders capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable technologies, while also integrating smaller innovators through targeted set-asides. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced emphasis on large-scale enterprise solutions and agile, niche technology providers. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jones consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 57% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from emerging vendors and promote socioeconomic diversity in the federal technology supply chain, aligning with broader DHS goals for inclusive procurement. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334513 for industrial process control instrumentation, 511210 for software publishing—particularly security and data analytics platforms—and niche categories such as 621340 and 221113, indicating procurement of specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and nuclear-related sensing technologies. Jones demonstrates deep technical fluency in sensor systems, industrial automation, and secure software ecosystems, making him a key enabler of DHS’s mission to deploy cutting-edge scientific capabilities across homeland security domains.