Gregory Clark

Gregory Clark serves as Associate Director within the Contract Administration Services Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he oversees the acquisition and administration of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security operations. His role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts for systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research and development initiatives that sustain operational readiness and infrastructure integrity. Clark directs procurements for complex, mission-critical services requiring high levels of technical expertise and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring alignment with DHS strategic objectives in threat mitigation and technological resilience. Clark’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large-capacity contractors and small business partners, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering advanced IT solutions and systems integration services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing demonstrated capabilities in custom software development, cybersecurity architecture, and technical consulting. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous vendor evaluation, and long-term service delivery partnerships grounded in compliance, innovation, and accountability. Clark demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of his acquisitions structured to support small business participation. His preferences include 8(a) competed set-asides and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand access for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the federal technology sector. This commitment ensures diverse innovation pipelines and aligns with DHS mandates to promote equitable economic opportunity while enhancing competition and resilience in the supplier base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with additional emphasis on 541611 (Management Consulting). He routinely acquires services in systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity analytics, and technical program management, leveraging domain expertise in federal IT modernization, network defense, and mission-critical infrastructure support.