Mona Mehta

Mona Mehta serves as the primary Point of Contact for the ICE/OD/OTFP division within the Department of Homeland Security, facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical equipment essential to federal law enforcement readiness. In this role, she supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for small arms, ordnance systems, and associated tactical accessories, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and operational requirements. Her work directly enables the equipping of frontline personnel engaged in border security, high-risk enforcement, and counter-narcotics operations, making her a pivotal link between agency needs and vendor capabilities. She coordinates closely with technical evaluators, logistics teams, and acquisition specialists to align contract deliverables with mission-critical standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Mona maintains consistent engagement with a network of defense and law enforcement suppliers, including manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, body armor, and tactical gear. Her procurement approach emphasizes rigorous technical validation, performance-based specifications, and timely delivery schedules to meet dynamic operational demands. She works closely with both large defense primes and specialized small businesses to ensure product reliability, interoperability, and compliance with federal firearms and ordnance standards. Mona demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 61% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 7.7% awarded through the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize inclusive competition, reinforcing DHS’s mandate to empower disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining operational readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 for small arms and ordnance manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in professional training (NAICS 611430) and engineering services (NAICS 541330). She oversees acquisitions for tactical firearms, ammunition systems, training simulators, and facility infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-related technical domains and the regulatory frameworks governing federal law enforcement equipment procurement.