Scott E. Simpson

Scott E. Simpson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service acquisitions critical to national security operations. His responsibilities include formulating solicitation strategies, evaluating technical proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Simpson specializes in complex, performance-based contracts for systems engineering, cybersecurity, and advanced research services that support operational readiness and infrastructure integrity across DHS missions. Simpson collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, primarily prime contractors with demonstrated expertise in IT modernization, cyber defense, and engineering support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing high-level clearances and proven capabilities in delivering mission-critical technical solutions. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance oversight, transparent communication, and a focus on outcomes-driven contract administration. Simpson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued as non-set-aside actions. This approach underscores a strategic emphasis on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective offerors, regardless of socioeconomic status. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all statutory requirements and promotes fair and open competition as the primary mechanism for achieving mission objectives. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — encompassing specialized IT consulting, systems integration, data analytics, cybersecurity architecture, and software development services. Simpson’s technical domain expertise lies in securing and sustaining complex digital infrastructure, with a consistent emphasis on acquisitions that enhance DHS’s capacity to defend against evolving cyber threats and maintain mission-critical systems integrity.