Michael Lipperini

Michael Lipperini serves as a Procurement Technician within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, supporting the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security operations. In this role, he facilitates the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for complex contracts involving systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and advanced technical instrumentation. His responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, coordinating with technical evaluators, ensuring regulatory compliance under the FAR, and managing contract administration workflows to uphold operational readiness and systems integrity across DHS missions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Lipperini maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in computer-related services, precision measurement devices, and applied research and development. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with technically capable firms capable of delivering high-integrity solutions in engineering and physical sciences domains, often requiring rigorous performance-based acquisition methods and technical evaluation criteria. Lipperini’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of actions conducted as non-set-aside procurements. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting expertise in procuring software development, systems integration, and scientific instrumentation. He also frequently sources specialized equipment under NAICS 334519, including sensors, control devices, and calibration systems critical to DHS’s technical operations. His work ensures the agency maintains cutting-edge capabilities in cybersecurity, engineering analytics, and mission-critical instrumentation.