Judith A. Simpson

Judith A. Simpson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions critical to national border security operations. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized investigation and personal background check services that directly support the agency’s K9 enforcement programs and operational integrity. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with CBP’s strategic priorities of enhancing detection capabilities and securing critical infrastructure. Her work directly enables the vetting and deployment of personnel essential to mission-critical border operations. Judith maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of qualified vendors specializing in security screening, intelligence support, and personnel vetting services. She engages with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in handling sensitive law enforcement data, adhering to strict security protocols and clearance requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and contract administration grounded in risk mitigation and mission alignment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing the technical proficiency and security certifications necessary to support federal law enforcement environments. Judith’s procurement strategy reflects a firm commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. She prioritizes merit-based selection over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that contract awards are driven by technical capability, past performance, and compliance with stringent federal security standards. This approach aligns with the operational urgency and sensitivity of CBP’s mission, where qualifications and reliability outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. Her primary focus is on NAICS 561611—Investigation and Personal Background Check Services—where she specializes in acquiring services related to fingerprint-based background investigations, security clearance processing, and personnel suitability determinations. She has deep domain expertise in law enforcement vetting systems, counterintelligence screening protocols, and the integration of biometric data systems into federal workforce management. Her technical acumen ensures that all acquisitions meet the rigorous standards required for personnel entrusted with border security responsibilities.