Dena Nannetti

Dena Nannetti serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to secure critical professional, scientific, and technical services that underpin national security operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on contracts that support systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and physical science research. Her work ensures operational readiness through compliant, efficient procurement practices aligned with FAR and DHS acquisition policies. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the data, Nannetti maintains standard contracting practices with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, ensuring competitive bidding and performance accountability. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and contract compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and service-level expectations. Nannetti demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her portfolio (80%) is open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that enhance market access for small businesses, aligning with DHS’s broader goals of inclusive economic opportunity and resilient supply chains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), which suggests a significant emphasis on facility infrastructure and maintenance services, alongside NAICS 424520 (Livestock Merchant Wholesalers), indicating potential support for specialized logistics or biosecurity-related supply chains. This unique combination reflects a niche operational need within DHS, likely tied to perimeter security, facility management, or emergency response support systems requiring both physical infrastructure and regulated material handling. Her technical expertise bridges civil works contracting with mission-critical security operations.