Francine Hemphill

Francine Hemphill serves as Director of GSA FAS Region 11, where she leads the strategic procurement of mission-critical information technology and professional services to advance federal digital modernization and operational efficiency. In this role, she oversees the acquisition lifecycle for complex IT solutions, including custom software development, systems integration, and technical consulting services that support secure, scalable government infrastructure. Her portfolio is centered on enabling agile delivery of digital capabilities across federal agencies, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity resilience and legacy system modernization. Hemphill ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering innovation through performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements. Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in custom computer programming and scientific and technical consulting services. She engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators and niche IT consultants, all aligned with GSA’s mission to deliver high-quality, secure, and cost-effective solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal IT environments, particularly those capable of delivering secure, compliant, and scalable software solutions under performance-based task orders. Hemphill’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified vendors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and compliance over designated set-aside programs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her office maintains compliance with all federal small business goals through subcontracting opportunities and vendor diversity initiatives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), underscoring deep expertise in software development, systems architecture, and mission-critical technical advisory services. She consistently procures solutions involving cloud-native applications, cybersecurity frameworks, data modernization platforms, and agile development methodologies to support federal digital transformation initiatives.