Tisha Blue

Tisha Blue serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security operations. Her portfolio centers on complex procurements supporting research and development in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. She oversees full and open competitions as well as set-aside contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing operational readiness through the acquisition of advanced technical solutions. Her work directly enables the integrity of DHS systems and the deployment of mission-critical capabilities across federal components. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Tisha Blue maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in high-technology systems, including firms with expertise in sensor development, systems integration, and cybersecurity engineering. She engages with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical innovation. Her contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, lifecycle management, and adherence to acquisition best practices, ensuring sustained delivery of mission-essential capabilities. Tisha Blue’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 86.4% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 9.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.5% to 8(a) competed contracts. Her approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DHS’s broader objectives to broaden the industrial base while maintaining technical excellence. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 541512 (computer systems design), 334519 (other measuring and controlling devices), and 237990 (heavy civil engineering construction). She routinely procures advanced instrumentation, embedded systems, cybersecurity platforms, and infrastructure solutions that support DHS’s technical modernization and resilience initiatives, demonstrating deep expertise in engineering and defense-related technical domains.