Tyrone K. Lewis

Tyrone K. Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize critical IT infrastructure and secure essential administrative services. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, with a primary focus on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity solutions. His work ensures the reliability and efficiency of systems underpinning Social Security benefit delivery, aligning procurement activities with federal mandates for security, scalability, and operational continuity. Lewis maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co. Inc., and ColorID, LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering mission-critical IT modernization, facility maintenance, and identity management services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs through 18.2% awarded under 8(a) competed contracts. This balance ensures broad market access while strategically advancing small business participation in high-impact technology and infrastructure projects. Lewis’s primary NAICS focus areas include 517919 (Other Telecommunications), 512191 (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services), and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting deep expertise in procuring cloud-enabled services, digital content systems, and enterprise-grade hardware and software solutions. His domain knowledge centers on integrating secure, scalable platforms that support SSA’s evolving digital service delivery model.