Shirley D Turner

Shirley D. Turner serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a focus on administrative and human resources consulting, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with DHS’s strategic objectives in systems engineering and cybersecurity infrastructure. Her work directly enables the agency’s capacity to sustain high-integrity technical operations through agile and compliant contracting practices. Turner cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in transparency and performance accountability. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect a consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-quality management consulting, organizational development, and operational support services. She prioritizes vendor responsiveness, past performance, and technical capability in source selection, maintaining a balanced portfolio of both large and small business contractors to ensure market competition and innovation. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong and equitable commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal weighting given to Total Small Business Set-Asides, 8(a) competed awards, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides—each comprising 25% of her award profile. This balanced strategy underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for mission-critical service delivery. Turner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541612 (Human Resources Consulting), reflecting her specialization in organizational efficiency, workforce development, and governance support services. She also oversees niche acquisitions in transit and ground passenger transportation (485999), demonstrating adaptability across domains that intersect with DHS’s broader operational logistics. Her expertise centers on securing advisory services that enhance institutional capacity, workforce resilience, and systems integration across federal missions.