Darrien Demps

Darrien Demps serves as a Contracting Officer at the Securities and Exchange Commission, where they play a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical professional and technical services that support the agency’s regulatory oversight and market surveillance functions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—Demps ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the SEC’s strategic priorities in financial data analytics, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology. Their portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-stakes acquisitions for analytical platforms, legal support services, and information systems that enable real-time monitoring of securities markets and enforcement of federal securities laws. Demps maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton, Maximus Federal Consulting, Team Greenzone JV, and Procentrix, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on large, established firms with proven capabilities in data intelligence, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, and IT modernization. The contracting officer consistently engages these vendors for mission-critical, non-commoditized services requiring deep domain expertise and scalable technical infrastructure, fostering collaborative, performance-based contract management approaches. Demps’ procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award patterns, all acquisitions remain fully compliant with federal small business goals and reporting requirements. The primary NAICS codes driving Demps’ portfolio include 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541199 (Other Legal Services), and 511130 (News Publishers), reflecting a specialization in legal, analytical, and information services essential to the SEC’s regulatory mission. Procurements center on data analytics platforms, investigative support, compliance consulting, and technical publishing services that directly enable market transparency and investor protection.