Naomi Mackie Cook

Naomi Mackie Cook serves as a key procurement lead within the Virginia Contracting Activity under the Defense Intelligence Agency, overseeing the acquisition of specialized technical services critical to national intelligence operations. She manages a portfolio focused on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, custom software development, and systems design services that enable real-time data exploitation and mission-critical intelligence processing. Her work directly supports classified programs requiring advanced analytical capabilities, secure systems architecture, and rapid prototyping of intelligence tools. Cook ensures all acquisitions align with the agency’s strategic priorities in enhancing operational effectiveness through cutting-edge technical solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Cook maintains a robust network of qualified vendors specializing in intelligence support services, with consistent engagement with small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of delivering tailored solutions under stringent security protocols. She fosters long-term vendor relationships built on technical excellence, compliance with classified handling requirements, and proven performance in high-acuity environments. Cook demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from emerging firms and ensure broad economic inclusion within the national security supply chain. Her contracting approach prioritizes small businesses with expertise in intelligence analytics, cyber-enabled systems, and defense-related engineering services. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — encompassing a wide range of technical domains including systems integration, signal processing, geospatial analysis, and classified software development. Cook procures services that support the end-to-end intelligence lifecycle, from data ingestion and exploitation to actionable intelligence delivery, ensuring the agency maintains technological superiority in dynamic, high-stakes operational environments.