Derrick D Heard

Derrick D. Heard serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology acquisitions aligned with federal procurement standards. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while executing full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration. His portfolio primarily supports mission-critical IT services, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions. Heard’s work directly advances the agency’s operational readiness by securing high-quality professional services that meet evolving digital infrastructure needs. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Heard maintains a vendor-neutral procurement posture, engaging with a broad spectrum of qualified industry partners to ensure competitive outcomes. His approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering relationships with both large systems integrators and specialized IT service providers capable of delivering computer systems design and facilities management solutions. He prioritizes transparent, merit-based evaluations and consistently upholds integrity in source selection processes. Heard’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His approach aligns with agency priorities that emphasize performance, innovation, and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic quotas. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT infrastructure modernization, cloud-enabled environments, and managed service delivery. He routinely oversees contracts for network architecture, data center operations, cybersecurity integration, and systems optimization—domains requiring technical precision and adherence to federal information security standards. Heard’s specialization positions him as a key steward of mission-critical IT service acquisitions within the federal landscape.