Jessica I. Quinones

Jessica Quinones serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical digital systems that support national security and immigration enforcement operations. She is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of technical services, including requirements development, solicitation drafting, source selection, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex IT modernization initiatives such as case management platforms, cyber defense infrastructure, and secure data analytics tools, all aligned with the agency’s mandate to enhance operational intelligence and real-time decision-making capabilities. Quinones maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, both of which provide specialized software development and systems integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in federal law enforcement environments, ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant with FISMA and NIST standards, and interoperable across secure federal networks. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors capable of rapid iteration and agile delivery in high-acuity operational contexts. A defining feature of Quinones’ contracting strategy is her exclusive preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for SDVOSBs, aligning with federal mandates to promote veteran entrepreneurship and ensure equitable access to federal IT contracts. Her technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she procures custom software development, systems architecture, and secure cloud-enabled solutions. She specializes in acquisitions requiring integration with DHS-wide platforms, secure data sharing protocols, and hardened environments compliant with DHS cybersecurity directives, making her a key enabler of the agency’s digital transformation initiatives.