Judene Dayes

Judene A. Dayes serves as a key procurement professional within the IRS – New Carrollton office, supporting the Department of the Treasury’s mission to modernize digital infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency in tax administration. She manages acquisitions centered on enterprise software solutions, cybersecurity systems, and IT modernization initiatives critical to IRS service delivery. Her work focuses on securing and integrating mission-critical technology platforms, including custom programming, software publishing, and maintenance of commercial and industrial IT equipment. Dayes plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the IRS’s digital transformation goals, ensuring acquisitions support secure, scalable, and compliant information systems. Dayes collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging custom computer programming firms, software publishers, and specialized IT maintenance contractors. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering secure, mission-aligned software development and systems integration services. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and the ability to support legacy system modernization within highly regulated environments. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building within the small business community, particularly among firms with expertise in software development and IT services. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic emphasis on socioeconomic inclusion and vendor diversity. Dayes’ procurement focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210), and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811310). These reflect her domain expertise in acquiring bespoke software solutions, licensed enterprise applications, and maintenance services for mission-critical IT hardware and infrastructure. Her technical acumen spans software lifecycle management, system integration, and cybersecurity-enabled IT operations.