Joyce L. Werrell

Joyce L. Werrell serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to secure reliable, secure, and efficient operational infrastructure for benefit delivery. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for IT modernization, systems integration, cybersecurity services, and administrative support solutions. Werrell specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts that ensure the continuity and integrity of SSA’s digital and physical operational environments, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with system requirements and compliance standards. Werrell maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, both of which provide specialized IT services and systems integration solutions critical to SSA’s modernization initiatives. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in federal IT environments, particularly in legacy system modernization and secure data management. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract management, reflecting a focus on long-term service quality over transactional vendor relationships. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Werrell consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 70% of her awards structured to promote economic opportunity for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, frequently utilizing set-asides to engage qualified small businesses in delivering essential administrative and technical services across SSA’s operational domains. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541611 (Management Consulting Services), and 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in IT services, operational support, and secure communications infrastructure. Werrell’s expertise lies in acquiring technology-enabled solutions that enhance data security, streamline administrative workflows, and sustain the reliability of public-facing social security systems.