Steven Chang

Steven Chang supports the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in executing mission-critical procurement initiatives aligned with national security objectives. While his formal title is not disclosed, his operational role centers on managing acquisitions that enable personnel vetting, cybersecurity infrastructure, and industrial base protection. He routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring high-assurance compliance with federal security standards, particularly in information technology, research, and specialized manufacturing domains. His work directly advances DCSA’s mission to secure access to sensitive government systems by ensuring the integrity of cleared personnel and the resilience of digital environments. Chang maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of contractors including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering secure identity solutions, advanced data analytics, cybersecurity services, and specialized hardware systems. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in classified environments, suggesting a risk-averse approach prioritizing reliability and compliance over novelty. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only 6.7% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a limited but deliberate use of small business authorities, likely reserved for niche technical requirements where qualified small vendors offer unique capabilities. His procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 519130 (Other Information Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on IT modernization, data management, and digital infrastructure support. Additional focus areas include research and development in physical sciences and specialized manufacturing of security and detection systems, underscoring technical expertise in secure identity solutions, cyber-enabled systems, and mission-critical instrumentation.