Stacee Youngblood

Stacee Youngblood serves as a Contract Specialist within the Investigations and Operations Support Dallas unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical technologies and services that enhance law enforcement operational readiness, digital forensics capabilities, and secure communications infrastructure. Her portfolio includes complex procurements for specialized hardware, software solutions, and training systems supporting national security investigations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in intelligence and technical support. Youngblood maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Cellebrite Inc., Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC, Cerifi LLC, Ensurity Mobile Corp., and the San Diego Association of Governments. These partnerships reflect a focus on digital evidence extraction, investigative analytics, mobile forensics, and regional operational support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical specificity, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in law enforcement technology domains. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition to access cutting-edge capabilities. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both innovation and socioeconomic contracting goals. Youngblood’s primary NAICS focus areas include search and detection system manufacturing, digital information services, and professional training services, reflecting her specialization in forensic technology, secure data platforms, and operational readiness tools. She frequently procures advanced digital evidence tools, mobile device analysis systems, and mission-critical infrastructure solutions tailored to federal law enforcement needs, underscoring her technical acumen in high-stakes, intelligence-driven procurement environments.