Mariah Watt

Mariah Watt serves as a secondary procurement support professional within the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division I (70RDAD), contributing to the Office of Procurement Operations’ mission of sustaining and modernizing the Department of Homeland Security’s digital infrastructure and administrative systems. While not a primary contracting officer, she provides critical operational support in the planning, solicitation, and administration of professional and technical service acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Her work facilitates the procurement of mission-critical services that enhance workforce development, data optimization, and computing environment modernization across federal operations. Mariah collaborates closely with senior contracting officers and program managers to streamline acquisition workflows and maintain compliance with procurement standards. Though no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the data, her role involves engaging with a broad spectrum of professional services firms delivering specialized technical expertise, including IT modernization consultants, systems integrators, and workforce training providers. Her pattern of engagement reflects a focus on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven service delivery rather than transactional vendor relationships. Her procurement activity shows a 100% preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, indicating a focus on technical merit and full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This suggests a prioritization of capability and scalability over targeted small business participation, though she remains compliant with all applicable socioeconomic requirements. Mariah’s primary focus lies within NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing a wide array of specialized services including cybersecurity support, data analytics, process optimization, and digital transformation consulting. Her work centers on acquiring high-skill, non-commodity professional services essential to maintaining the agency’s operational resilience and technological agility.