Jeong Hyo Kim

Jeong Hyo Kim serves as a key procurement professional within the Science and Technology Acquisition Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where they manage complex acquisitions of advanced scientific, engineering, and technical capabilities critical to national security. Their work centers on securing cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, physical and life sciences, and next-generation detection systems to support homeland defense infrastructure. Jeong Hyo Kim oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and requirements definition to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic R&D priorities of the agency. Their primary contractor relationships are dominated by large, technically sophisticated vendors, most notably Microsoft Corporation, reflecting a consistent reliance on enterprise-grade platforms and cloud-based secure infrastructure solutions. These partnerships typically involve complex, performance-based contracts for integrated systems, software development, and cybersecurity services, indicating a preference for proven, scalable technologies with robust compliance frameworks. The procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence, interoperability, and long-term sustainment over transactional vendor relationships. Jeong Hyo Kim’s contracting patterns show no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise, prioritizing capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in their portfolio, the agency’s broader mission still permits occasional inclusion of qualified small firms through competitive pathways. The technical domain is heavily focused on high-end information technology, cybersecurity systems, sensor technologies, and advanced engineering services. Although NAICS codes are not available, the nature of acquisitions points to deep expertise in areas such as cloud security, artificial intelligence-enabled threat detection, and secure data infrastructure—domains requiring specialized vendor qualifications and rigorous technical evaluation criteria.