Kevin O'Shaughnessy

Kevin O’Shaughnessy serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical cybersecurity and software solutions that support the nation’s defense industrial base. He manages a portfolio focused on securing personnel vetting systems, digital identity verification platforms, and secure software environments essential to national defense. His work directly enables DCSA’s mission to ensure the integrity of cleared personnel and protect sensitive government infrastructure through technology-driven risk mitigation. O’Shaughnessy specializes in full lifecycle contracting for software development, cloud-enabled applications, and secure identity management systems, consistently aligning procurements with NIST and CNSSI standards. He maintains strategic relationships with leading technology providers including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These partnerships center on the delivery of enterprise-grade software publishing solutions, secure authentication platforms, and automated background investigation tools. O’Shaughnessy’s contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and seamless integration with existing DCSA systems, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor engagements. O’Shaughnessy’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the most qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent national security requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all awards adhere to FAR compliance and competitive fairness standards. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software systems for counterintelligence, personnel security, and digital identity management. He procures secure software platforms that support automated adjudication, continuous evaluation, and secure access control—core technologies underpinning DCSA’s modernization initiatives.