Denise A Johnson

Denise A. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for mission-critical IT systems, including case management platforms, cyber defense infrastructure, and data analytics tools. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize secure, real-time operational environments that enable national security and immigration enforcement. She routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, prioritizing performance-based contracting and agile development methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-integrity technology solutions. Johnson maintains established relationships with key contractors including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, both of which provide specialized software development, system integration, and health informatics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in clear performance metrics and continuous improvement frameworks. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to align contractor deliverables with operational requirements, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and interoperability standards across DHS networks. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business engagement while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical needs. She consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical rigor. Johnson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with additional activity in 519190 (All Other Information Services). She specializes in procuring custom software development, cloud-enabled analytics, and secure IT infrastructure services that support investigative workflows and intelligence-sharing platforms. Her technical expertise centers on enterprise systems that integrate with DHS’s secure operational environments, ensuring compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements.