Keena Lewis

Keena Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a focus on cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced technology integration. Her work ensures that DHS maintains robust, resilient infrastructure through compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement practices aligned with federal acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. Keena collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses specializing in engineering services and audiovisual systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that fosters competition and innovation across the federal marketplace. She actively engages with vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity solutions, often requiring stringent compliance with NIST standards and cybersecurity frameworks. A defining feature of Keena’s procurement strategy is her strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as 8(a) competed set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her consistent use of 8(a) and non-set-aside pathways demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how to leverage socioeconomic tools without compromising mission outcomes. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring secure communication systems, surveillance hardware, and specialized IT support services. She routinely sources solutions that integrate hardware, software, and networked systems to enhance DHS’s operational capabilities, with an emphasis on interoperability, cybersecurity resilience, and mission-critical reliability.