Darlene Ervin

Darlene Ervin serves as a key procurement professional within Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on information technology services, digital transformation initiatives, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Her work ensures that WHS delivers seamless administrative and technical services across DoD components, with a focus on contracts that enable secure, scalable, and interoperable enterprise solutions. Ervin routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle management of IT systems. She maintains strong, sustained relationships with a core group of contractors including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in systems integration, facility modernization, and strategic consulting. Ervin’s contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor performance, technical compliance, and delivery of mission-aligned solutions, often through competitive negotiated procurements rather than simplified acquisitions. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating approximately 20.8% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.2% to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. Ervin’s primary technical focus lies in Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511), with significant activity in Computer Facilities Management Services (541513) and Audio/Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310). She frequently procures enterprise software development, IT infrastructure support, and specialized electronics for defense operations, reflecting deep expertise in digital modernization, systems integration, and mission-critical hardware procurement within the DoD ecosystem.