Phorsha Peel

Phorsha Peel serves as a Contracting Officer within the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division I (70RDAD), part of the Office of Procurement Operations at the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional and technical service acquisitions that support the agency’s digital infrastructure modernization, administrative efficiency, and workforce development initiatives. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical procurements involving IT-enabled services, training, and professional consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic agency priorities. She executes complex contract actions including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award, with a focus on delivering high-value, compliant solutions that enhance operational readiness. Phorsha Peel cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in human resources consulting, professional development training, and computer-related services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms offering niche expertise in digital transformation, learning systems, and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and risk mitigation through robust contract administration practices. She maintains a results-oriented working relationship with both large-capability providers and small business partners, prioritizing accountability and mission alignment over vendor size. Phorsha Peel’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement decisions remain fully compliant with all federal socioeconomic requirements, and she actively considers small business capabilities during market research and source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 519130 (Other Activities Related to Advertising), 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting deep expertise in workforce capability building and organizational development. She also regularly procures services under 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) and 423410 (Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), demonstrating a broad technical scope that supports both digital and administrative operational needs across the agency.