Heather Grod

Heather Grod serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), overseeing the acquisition of critical services that support the nation’s defense industrial base. Her work centers on enabling secure access to classified systems through the procurement of personnel vetting, cybersecurity support, and information technology services that underpin the agency’s mission of safeguarding sensitive government infrastructure. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on background investigation workflows, digital identity verification, and secure information services, ensuring alignment with federal security standards and modernization initiatives for the Defense Industrial Base. Grod maintains consistent partnerships with leading contractors including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in digital identity management, investigative analytics, and secure information platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical precision, favoring established industry partners with proven expertise in federal security environments and scalable, compliant service delivery models. Grod’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with DCSA’s operational imperatives to rapidly deploy high-assurance solutions across a complex threat landscape. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services), where she acquires advanced data analytics and secure information portals essential for counterintelligence operations. She also procures services under NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting), and 541199 (Legal Services), demonstrating deep expertise in securing the human and digital elements of national defense infrastructure.