William E. Lewis

William Lewis, designated as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurements aligned with maritime domain awareness and operational resilience goals, with a focus on enterprise IT infrastructure, telecommunications integration, and secure data processing services. He ensures acquisitions comply with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the division’s strategic imperative to maintain continuous operational readiness through resilient, interoperable systems. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Lewis’s procurement patterns indicate a strong preference for engaging small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 80% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community. His contracting approach emphasizes equitable access and long-term vendor development, aligning with DHS’s broader socioeconomic objectives. Lewis’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), which may reflect ancillary facility support needs for secure C5I infrastructure sites, alongside NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), indicating active procurement of data hosting, cloud services, and network operations support. The inclusion of NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) suggests potential procurement for training equipment or specialized operational gear. His technical domain expertise lies in securing and integrating mission-critical IT and communications systems, with a clear emphasis on commercial-off-the-shelf solutions that meet stringent federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards.