Roger W. Twigg

Roger W. Twigg serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technology and infrastructure services that support the administration of national social security programs. His procurement activities center on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity solutions essential to modernizing IT platforms and ensuring the integrity of benefit delivery systems. Twigg manages the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—for complex, high-impact procurements that align with the agency’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and operational resilience. Twigg maintains established relationships with key vendors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of IT, facility, and specialized construction services. His working patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly in enterprise software, facility modernization, and secure infrastructure deployment. These relationships are cultivated through consistent contract performance evaluations and structured sourcing strategies that prioritize quality, compliance, and continuity of service. Twigg’s procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified and capable vendors regardless of business size or certification status, consistent with the agency’s need for specialized, high-assurance solutions in mission-critical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 513210 (Custom Software Development), with additional activity in other computer-related services and electrical contracting. He specializes in acquiring enterprise software, cloud-enabled platforms, and integrated systems that support data security, user authentication, and scalable service delivery—core components of SSA’s digital infrastructure modernization initiative.