Iann T. Washington

Iann T. Washington serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a focus on systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research and development initiatives. His work ensures the acquisition of high-integrity technical solutions that sustain DHS’s infrastructure and advance its technological capabilities, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to protect critical systems and enhance scientific innovation. Washington’s contracting portfolio is characterized by a broad reliance on commercial and institutional providers, with no formal set-aside preferences observed in recent award activity. His procurement patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on full and open competition, prioritizing technical excellence and mission alignment over socioeconomic categorizations. He engages with a diverse range of vendors—from large prime contractors to specialized technical firms—fostering collaborative, performance-driven relationships grounded in compliance, risk mitigation, and contract administration rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing IT modernization, data analytics, and software development services. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) for applied research and technical training, and NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) for geospatial analysis and infrastructure modeling. These domains reflect his deep expertise in engineering services, cybersecurity support, and scientific instrumentation procurement, positioning him as a key steward of technical acquisition excellence within DHS.