Jessica Lynn Potocki

Jessica Lynn Potocki serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a critical role in executing the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services that directly support national security objectives, including cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced research and development initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award administration and contract closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. She primarily manages complex service contracts requiring high levels of technical expertise and operational integration. Potocki collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in engineering, analytical, and technical support services, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions across DHS operational domains. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge in physical sciences, cybersecurity infrastructure, and systems integration. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure deliverables align with agency mission requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition among qualified firms rather than leveraging socioeconomic programs, suggesting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. Potocki’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing specialized services such as systems analysis, R&D support, technical consulting, and advanced engineering services. She routinely procures expertise in cybersecurity architecture, physical security systems, and scientific instrumentation, requiring contractors with proven experience in federal mission environments and adherence to stringent compliance frameworks.