Mae Kim

Mae Kim serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, 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 research and development initiatives. Her work ensures the timely procurement of high-integrity technical solutions that sustain the agency’s infrastructure and advance its technological capabilities. Kim’s portfolio is centered on complex, high-stakes procurements requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Mae Kim engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in custom software development, systems design, and electronic manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, technically capable firms capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions under strict compliance frameworks. She maintains collaborative, performance-driven relationships with contractors, emphasizing accountability, innovation, and adherence to security protocols throughout contract execution. Mae Kim’s procurement strategy reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the division’s need for rapid deployment of specialized capabilities. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all socioeconomic requirements and promote fair competition across the marketplace. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). She regularly procures advanced software solutions, embedded systems, cybersecurity tools, and engineering services critical to DHS’s mission infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in information technology, systems integration, and hardware-software interoperability.