Kerri B. Williams

Kerri B. Williams serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to national security operations. Her portfolio centers on securing mission-critical capabilities in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and research and development, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, performance-based contracting under FAR and DFARS frameworks. She manages the full lifecycle of solicitations, from market research and requirement validation to award and contract administration, with a focus on high-integrity technical services that support DHS’s strategic objectives. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Williams maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in IT modernization, systems integration, and professional consulting services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive, transparent processes and fosters long-term relationships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-aligned solutions. She consistently prioritizes technical proficiency and past performance in source selection, ensuring accountability and mission success across a dynamic acquisition landscape. Williams demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 91.2% of her awards issued as non-set-aside actions, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical merit. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating 8.8% of her portfolio to qualified small businesses, aligning with DHS’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 541511 (custom programming), with additional emphasis on training and professional development services under 611430. She routinely acquires advanced IT solutions, systems engineering support, cybersecurity frameworks, and technical workforce development programs, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of federal procurement and mission-critical technology domains.