RaShema Collins

RaShema Collins serves as a key procurement professional within the Contract Administration Services Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she supports the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for consulting, systems engineering, and technical support services that enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and physical science research capabilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain systems integrity and advance R&D in high-priority technical domains. Collins works with a diverse array of vendors providing administrative management consulting, scientific and technical advisory services, and facility-related support. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical services under performance-based contracting frameworks. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, compliance, and measurable outcomes, emphasizing quality over volume in service delivery. Her contracting approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions. However, she actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion by dedicating 10% of opportunities to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses and another 10% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and equitable access. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting) and 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting), with significant activity in facility operations under 812930. This indicates deep expertise in securing advisory services that inform policy, optimize operations, and support infrastructure management—particularly in domains requiring technical rigor and regulatory alignment. Her work bridges strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring DHS maintains a resilient, agile, and compliant acquisition ecosystem.