Tisha W Blue

Tisha W. Blue serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on management consulting, systems engineering, and research and development in physical and engineering sciences. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic objectives through transparent, efficient, and risk-managed contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Tisha routinely engages with a diverse spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier technical service providers, and specialized consulting firms capable of delivering complex, high-integrity solutions in cybersecurity, systems integration, and technical advisory services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure deliverables align with DHS’s operational needs. Tisha’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 7.7% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Her approach prioritizes market responsiveness while ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), with additional activity in National Security (928110). This reflects deep expertise in procuring strategic advisory services, technical R&D support, and specialized scientific capabilities essential to maintaining the integrity of DHS’s critical infrastructure and security systems.