Ebrima Conteh

Ebrima Conteh serves as a procurement professional within the Information Technology Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for managing complex IT acquisitions, Conteh supports the modernization of mission-critical systems that enable border surveillance, traveler processing, and secure operational communications. Their work centers on securing and sustaining the technological backbone of border security operations, with a focus on software development, network infrastructure support, and cybersecurity-enabling services. Conteh oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring alignment with DHS strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Conteh maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in mission-critical systems integration, cloud-enabled platforms, and zero-trust architecture solutions. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Conteh consistently works with vendors capable of delivering agile, scalable, and secure IT solutions under tight operational timelines. Partnerships are built on performance history, technical capability, and compliance with NIST and FISMA standards, fostering a contractor ecosystem that prioritizes resilience and interoperability. Conteh’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under unrestricted competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation remains possible through open market opportunities. The approach prioritizes mission effectiveness and risk mitigation, aligning with the high-stakes nature of border security operations. The primary NAICS code for Conteh’s portfolio is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing a wide array of IT services including systems engineering, cybersecurity operations, data analytics, and custom software development for real-time surveillance and biometric processing systems. Their technical domain expertise lies in securing heterogeneous networks, integrating AI-driven analytics, and deploying secure edge computing solutions across remote border environments.