Stacey Huther

Stacey Huther serves as a key procurement professional within the Screening & Intelligence Analysis Credentialing office of the Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the acquisition of advanced credentialing systems, intelligence analysis platforms, and operational support services critical to national security screening operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing the full lifecycle of contract awards—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and contract administration—ensuring alignment with DHS cybersecurity and identity verification standards. She primarily handles complex, high-stakes acquisitions for software-as-a-service solutions, biometric authentication systems, and data analytics tools that enable real-time threat assessment and identity credentialing at transportation hubs and federal facilities. Stacey Huther collaborates with a broad range of technology vendors specializing in secure identity management and intelligence analytics, including firms with expertise in federal compliance frameworks such as FISMA and NIST 800-53. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the data, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal credentialing systems and scalable cloud-based intelligence platforms. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous technical evaluation, performance-based contracting, and close coordination with cybersecurity and operational teams to ensure solution interoperability and mission readiness. Her contracting activity reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a preference for merit-based selection over socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission fit over socioeconomic categories, though it does not preclude participation by small businesses that meet stringent performance and security requirements. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 519190—Other Information Services—which encompasses custom software development, data processing, and intelligence analytics platforms. She consistently acquires advanced credentialing software, threat intelligence aggregation tools, and secure identity verification systems, demonstrating deep expertise in cybersecurity-enabled identity management and real-time screening analytics for high-consequence environments.