Myron Waddell

Myron Waddell serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to advance research and development in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. Waddell primarily handles complex service-based contracts requiring specialized technical expertise, often involving non-standard requirements that demand nuanced risk assessment and contract structuring. Waddell maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-scope technical services, including firms specializing in systems integration, cybersecurity analytics, and scientific research support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with contractors possessing advanced technical certifications and proven capabilities in mission-critical domains. His working style emphasizes transparency, rigorous compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and technical excellence. Waddell’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This approach underscores a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains committed to fair and equitable access for all qualified offerors. His procurement patterns prioritize mission need over socioeconomic targets, ensuring that the most technically competent providers are selected to support DHS’s operational priorities. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS Code 519190—Other Information Services—which encompasses a broad range of specialized technical services including data analytics, research support, systems engineering, and scientific consulting. Waddell’s expertise lies in acquiring non-traditional, knowledge-intensive services that support advanced R&D initiatives, infrastructure resilience, and cybersecurity modernization efforts across DHS components.