Wanda J. Armwood

Wanda J. Armwood 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 advancing national security through the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts supporting research and development in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity, and systems engineering, ensuring alignment with DHS operational readiness and systems integrity objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and fixed-price contracts for high-technical-service delivery, often involving multidisciplinary teams and stringent compliance requirements under FAR and DFARS. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Armwood maintains a robust network of qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized scientific and technical consulting services. She engages with a mix of large prime contractors and mid-tier firms possessing deep domain expertise in engineering analysis, systems integration, and applied research. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, technical evaluation rigor, and contract administration excellence to ensure deliverables meet mission-critical standards. Armwood’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 14.3% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a strategic focus on maximizing competition while intentionally fostering opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with proven capabilities in technical services and R&D. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), accounting for two-thirds of her portfolio, complemented by NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). She regularly procures services such as systems engineering support, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity risk assessments, and advanced engineering analysis, underscoring her expertise in technical domains critical to homeland security infrastructure and innovation.