Kerri-Lee DeRusha

Kerri-Lee DeRusha serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions critical to public health and infrastructure support, with a strong emphasis on compliance and socioeconomic objectives. She plays a key role in executing the agency’s contracting strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of service-based contracts under federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio primarily includes technical and operational services requiring precise performance standards and regulatory alignment, particularly in pest management and information services. DeRusha ensures acquisitions are structured to meet mission needs while adhering to statutory requirements for transparency, competition, and accountability. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced engagement with both large and small vendors, fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and reliability. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, her procurement patterns indicate consistent collaboration with firms capable of delivering specialized pest control solutions and digital content services. She prioritizes clear performance metrics and contract administration practices that promote accountability and service quality across vendor partnerships. DeRusha demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance market diversity. Her contracting patterns show equal weighting between set-aside and open competitions, indicating a disciplined balance between promoting socioeconomic goals and maintaining robust competition. She actively supports the inclusion of small businesses without relying on other socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), underscoring expertise in both environmental health services and digital information delivery. She manages complex service contracts requiring technical specificity, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes in these niche domains. Her work ensures that critical public services—from vector control to digital content systems—are delivered efficiently and effectively through targeted, compliant acquisitions.