Ebone Newbon, Contract Specialist

Ebone Newbon serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, responsible for executing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with national maritime domain awareness objectives and enterprise cybersecurity standards. Her portfolio primarily supports the integration of secure IT infrastructure, satellite communications systems, and enterprise software solutions critical to operational resilience and real-time decision-making. Newbon collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense and federal IT contractors specializing in C5I modernization, including systems integrators, cybersecurity firms, and telecommunications vendors. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven expertise in secure cloud architectures, network modernization, and mission-critical software development. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with NIST and DoD cybersecurity frameworks, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence and accountability. Newbon’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet high-stakes technical requirements, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she remains compliant with all federal small business goals and may incorporate small business subcontracting requirements where operationally justified. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep specialization in custom software development, systems integration, and IT modernization for secure government environments. She regularly procures enterprise-level solutions including secure data analytics platforms, real-time situational awareness tools, and hardened communications systems tailored to maritime operational needs.