William Boyd III

William Boyd III serves as a key procurement lead within the Internal Revenue Service’s IT Strategy and Modernization unit, driving the acquisition of mission-critical technology solutions that advance the agency’s digital transformation. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on enterprise system modernization, secure data architecture, and interoperable software platforms essential to efficient tax administration. His work ensures that IT investments align with federal cybersecurity standards and long-term modernization roadmaps, prioritizing scalable, cloud-enabled solutions that support IRS operational resilience and service delivery. Boyd collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including custom software developers, systems integrators, and management consultants specializing in public-sector IT transformation. He maintains strategic relationships with firms capable of delivering secure, agile development environments and enterprise-grade data platforms, often engaging both large primes and niche specialists with proven expertise in federal tax systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, modular procurement strategies, and vendor collaboration to meet evolving cybersecurity and compliance requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Boyd consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms capable of delivering specialized IT services, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and innovation from underrepresented communities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541511 (custom computer programming), 541519 (other computer-related services), 541618 (management consulting), and 513210 (software publishing), reflecting deep engagement with software development lifecycle services, systems modernization consulting, and proprietary tax administration platforms. Boyd’s expertise lies in acquiring secure, mission-specific software solutions that integrate with legacy IRS environments while enabling future scalability and data interoperability across federal tax operations.