Kerisha R. Wordlaw

Kerisha R. Wordlaw serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across federal technology and aerospace sectors. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions through competitive, transparent processes. Her portfolio primarily involves soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for software development, IT services, and specialized aircraft components, aligning with agency objectives for innovation, reliability, and operational readiness. Wordlaw is deeply engaged in the full lifecycle of acquisition—from market research and requirements definition to contract administration and performance oversight—ensuring that procurements meet both technical and regulatory standards. Her contractor relationships are centered on established industry players and specialized firms with proven capabilities in software publishing and aerospace systems integration. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in enterprise software, cybersecurity-enabled services, and precision-manufactured aviation components. Wordlaw fosters collaborative partnerships grounded in performance accountability, ensuring contractors meet stringent quality and delivery benchmarks. Wordlaw’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and value over mandated set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach remains fully compliant with small business goals and supports broader socioeconomic objectives through fair and open competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software solutions, followed by NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for IT consulting and systems integration, and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) for specialized aerospace components. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in mission-critical systems requiring high reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid deployment.