Joshua Raheem

Joshua Raheem serves as a key procurement professional within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. His responsibilities center on acquiring enterprise software, telecommunications infrastructure, and cyber-enabled solutions that enhance maritime domain awareness and operational resilience. Raheem oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition through award and performance management—ensuring alignment with DHS cybersecurity standards and DoD interoperability frameworks. He primarily handles complex, performance-based service contracts requiring high assurance and continuous operational support. Raheem’s contractor relationships are broad and technically diverse, engaging with firms specializing in secure cloud architectures, satellite communications, network modernization, and mission-critical software development. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with vendors possessing TS/SCI clearances, NIST 800-53 compliance, and DoD IL5 certification. His working style emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment, favoring contractors with proven track records in federal C5I environments and agile development methodologies. Raheem’s procurement pattern reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s urgent operational imperatives. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent security and performance benchmarks regardless of size. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing systems integration, cybersecurity engineering, IT modernization, and mission support services. He routinely procures custom software development, secure data analytics platforms, and hardened telecommunications systems tailored for maritime and coastal operations, demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise IT environments requiring continuous, high-availability performance.