Nakia G. Shaw

Nakia G. Shaw serves as a key procurement professional within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, supporting the modernization and sustainment of mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Responsible for managing complex IT and systems integration acquisitions, Shaw ensures the delivery of secure, resilient, and interoperable enterprise solutions that enhance maritime domain awareness and operational decision-making. Her portfolio centers on enterprise software, satellite communications infrastructure, and secure telecommunications services, aligning closely with the division’s mandate to maintain continuous operational readiness through cutting-edge technology. Shaw collaborates with a broad spectrum of federal contractors specializing in cybersecurity, systems integration, and cloud-based C5I platforms. While specific vendor relationships are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering classified and unclassified IT services under stringent DHS compliance frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors demonstrating technical agility, secure development lifecycle expertise, and proven experience in defense and homeland security environments. Shaw’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet mission-critical performance standards, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-aside mechanisms, her team may still consider qualified small businesses through unrestricted solicitations when they demonstrate technical superiority and compliance with enterprise security standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity analytics, and IT infrastructure modernization. She specializes in acquiring services that integrate satellite communications, secure data networks, and real-time intelligence platforms to support Coast Guard operational missions across the maritime domain.