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 border security operations. Her portfolio centers on procuring specialized equipment and services that directly support the agency’s K9 detection programs, facility security systems, and advanced analytical instrumentation. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness and canine enforcement capabilities. Simpson works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and award contracts that meet stringent performance and security standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in available data, Simpson routinely engages with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical solutions in specialized technical domains. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to performance-based specifications. She maintains a results-driven working relationship with industry partners who demonstrate proven experience in law enforcement-grade equipment, detection technologies, and facility support services. Simpson’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status, consistent with the high-stakes operational requirements of border security missions. Her primary procurement focus is under NAICS 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers), which, in this context, likely corresponds to the acquisition of canine training facilities, handler support infrastructure, and related recreational or conditioning equipment essential for maintaining the physical readiness of detection dogs. This unique application underscores her expertise in interpreting mission-adjacent classifications to fulfill specialized operational needs within the law enforcement domain.