Tyisha S. Owens

Tyisha S. Owens serves as a Contract Specialist within the Information Technology Division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, supporting the modernization of mission-critical digital systems essential to national security and immigration enforcement. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of IT acquisitions, from requirement definition and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with agency priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex, performance-based contracts for software development, cybersecurity infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and secure computing environments that enable real-time intelligence sharing and operational efficiency. Owens maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BI2 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and ECLINICALWORKS LLC, both of which provide specialized IT solutions tailored to law enforcement and immigration case management systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical interoperability, and long-term system sustainability, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in federal compliance, secure cloud architectures, and mission-critical application development. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation of technical merit and past performance. Owens specializes in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), procuring a broad range of custom software development, systems integration, and IT consulting services. Her domain expertise centers on secure case management platforms, cyber defense tools, and data analytics systems that support ICE’s operational missions, requiring deep familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards, NIST frameworks, and compliance with DHS IT modernization initiatives.