Jude Rubrico

Jude Rubrico serves as a Contract Specialist within Mission Support Washington (70CMSW), a critical operational unit under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, Rubrico manages the full lifecycle of mission-critical acquisitions to equip and sustain federal law enforcement personnel engaged in border security, detainee operations, and tactical response. Their responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts in alignment with FAR regulations and DHS acquisition policy. Rubrico specializes in high-stakes procurements for specialized equipment and infrastructure essential to agent safety and mission readiness, often working under tight operational timelines and stringent security requirements. Rubrico maintains professional relationships with a diverse range of defense and industrial vendors, primarily those capable of delivering precision-manufactured firearms, ammunition, and related ordnance accessories. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Rubrico consistently engages with Tier-1 defense subcontractors and niche manufacturers with proven capabilities in military-grade small arms systems. Their contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain reliability, and adherence to federal quality standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory transparency. Rubrico’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 5.6% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides are currently evident, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals and operational necessity. The majority of Rubrico’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in defense manufacturing and firearms systems procurement. Additional activity in NAICS 238220 and 611310 suggests ancillary support for facility infrastructure and training services, underscoring a holistic approach to sustaining operational readiness across physical and human capital domains.