EileenWebster-Cissel

Eileen Webster-Cissel serves as Branch Chief responsible for overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of complex technical acquisitions within her organization’s procurement portfolio. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with mission-critical operational needs. Her team manages a high-volume pipeline of research and development contracts, primarily focused on scientific and engineering innovation, alongside critical computing infrastructure services. She plays a pivotal role in translating agency technical requirements into competitive, transparent solicitations that attract qualified vendors and foster innovation. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Webster-Cissel maintains a robust network of industry partners specializing in physical, engineering, and life sciences R&D, as well as data processing and cloud-based computing services. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition and technical merit, with a preference for firms possessing deep domain expertise in experimental design, analytical instrumentation, and secure computing environments. She fosters long-term vendor relationships built on performance accountability and regulatory compliance, encouraging innovation through clear statement of work development and performance-based contracting mechanisms. Webster-Cissel’s set-aside profile reflects a strong commitment to broad market access, with 90% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 10% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand participation among qualified small firms in technical service sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing advanced research in physical, engineering, and life sciences—including laboratory automation, sensor development, and analytical methodology. She also actively procures computing infrastructure services under NAICS 518210, including cloud hosting, data analytics platforms, and secure IT systems. Her technical expertise spans scientific instrumentation, computational modeling, and enterprise data management, positioning her as a strategic leader in mission-driven technology acquisition.