Monica Razo-Shepherd

Monica Razo-Shepherd serves as a key procurement lead within the Special Operations unit of the Internal Revenue Service, where she oversees the acquisition of advanced digital forensic tools, secure data acquisition systems, and mission-critical infrastructure to support tax enforcement and financial crime investigations. Her role centers on ensuring the timely deployment of cutting-edge technologies that enable the agency to process, analyze, and secure vast volumes of digital evidence. She manages complex acquisitions involving cyber-enabled forensic platforms, encrypted data storage solutions, and specialized analytical software tailored for financial transaction tracing and digital artifact recovery. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in digital forensics, secure data handling, and government-compliant cybersecurity infrastructure. She cultivates partnerships with vendors capable of delivering classified-capable solutions under strict NIST and FISMA compliance frameworks, often requiring tailored system integration and ongoing technical support. Razo-Shepherd’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a priority on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This approach underscores a mission-driven focus on performance, scalability, and interoperability in high-stakes investigative environments. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 813312—Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations—which, in this context, is misclassified but likely reflects a systemic data tagging anomaly. In practice, her acquisitions target advanced digital forensics, eDiscovery platforms, secure data scanning systems, and forensic analytics software used in financial crime investigations. Her technical domain expertise spans secure data acquisition, chain-of-custody protocols, and forensic tool certification under DOJ and NIST standards.