Darryl Kramer

Darryl Kramer supports the Science and Technology Acquisition Division within the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced scientific and technical capabilities critical to national security. He manages complex acquisitions for research, development, and engineering services that enhance homeland defense systems—including cybersecurity, detection technologies, and critical infrastructure resilience. His work ensures the timely delivery of cutting-edge solutions aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority in physical, engineering, and life sciences domains. Kramer specializes in professional services contracting, often overseeing multi-year, performance-based procurements that require deep technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Kramer maintains a consistent working relationship with MICROSOFT CORPORATION, leveraging their enterprise-scale capabilities in cloud infrastructure, AI-driven analytics, and secure software development to support high-priority DHS initiatives. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven track records in delivering secure, scalable technical solutions. While he engages primarily with large, non-small business contractors, his evaluations emphasize technical excellence, compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and system interoperability over socioeconomic preferences. Kramer’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This underscores a mission-driven focus on acquiring the most capable and technologically advanced solutions available, regardless of vendor size. His approach prioritizes mission outcomes over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the division’s mandate to rapidly field next-generation capabilities without compromising performance or security. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing advanced R&D, systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, and technical consulting services. He routinely procures specialized expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, biometric identification, and secure software development, ensuring the agency maintains a technical edge in evolving threat landscapes.