Phillis G Reid

Phillis G. Reid serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific procurement policies. She specializes in securing critical capabilities in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and physical security infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain technological integrity and mission-critical operations. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of contract types, including CPFF, T&M, and FFPC, tailored to meet dynamic operational needs. Reid collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and specialized service providers delivering security, engineering, and technical consulting services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in physical security operations, systems integration, and professional equipment supply chains. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and post-award contract administration to ensure accountability and mission alignment. Reid demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. She actively promotes participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns, balancing set-aside requirements with the need for competitive, mission-critical solutions. Her procurement patterns reveal a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, diverse vendor base that enhances innovation and local economic impact. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 for security guard and patrol services, complemented by significant activity in 541690 for technical consulting and 238210 for electrical installation contractors. She also regularly procures professional equipment through 423490 and office infrastructure via 337214, demonstrating expertise in both operational and administrative support domains essential to DHS mission continuity.