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Small Business Specialists

For general information on doing business with the Department of Homeland Security, please contact the OSDBU small business advocates.

The individuals listed below are available to provide advice to small business owners on individual procurement opportunities and how to do business with their individual component. Please visit www.dhs.gov for information on "non-procurement" issues. Capability statements and other marketing materials should be sent to the small business specialist(s) at the individual components.

Forecast of New Opportunities www.dhs.gov/openforbusiness
Opportunities listed on the Web www1.fbo.gov/spg/dhs.html

DHS Headquarters Office of Procurement Operations

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
DHS Headquarters
Office of Procurement Operations
Attn: OPO
245 Murray Drive, SW (Bldg. 410)
Room: 3523-28
Washington, DC 20528
Website
Trish Wyatt, Small Business Specialist
(202) 447-5578
patricia.wyatt@dhs.gov

Faye Jones, Small Business Specialist
(202) 447-5572
faye.jones@dhs.gov

Items procured:
computer equipment, computer facilities management, software, computer systems design, professional and management services, facility services, graphics services, studies, language translation services, telecommunication services.
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Procurement Division
70 Kimball Ave.
South Burlington, VT 05403
Website
Ned R. Ross, Small Business Specialist
(802) 872-4111
FAX (802) 951-6455
ned.ross@dhs.gov

Items procured:
Supplies, support services studies, application support, mail services, project management, translation services, and IT support.

Customs and Border Protection

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
Customs and Border Protection Procurement Directorate
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1310
Washington, DC 20229
U. S. Customs & Border Protection
InTech Two, Suite 100
6650 Telecom Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Website
Clarence Abernathy, Small Business Specialist
(317) 614-4562
FAX (317) 290-3187
clarence.abernathy@dhs.gov

Ruthanne Beck

(317) 614-4686
FAX: (317) 298-1063
ruthanne.beck@dhs.gov

Items procured:
Search/detection equipment, data processing services, computer related services, computer programming, uniforms, construction, computer equipment, personal/household goods, repair/maintenance, administrative/general management consulting, investigative services, computer systems design, schools/instruction, security guards, facilities support services.

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco Campus, Brunswick Georgia
1131 Chapel Crossing Road
Building #93
PRO DIV
Brunswick, GA 31524
Website
Timothy J. Strong, Small Business Specialist
(912) 267-2449
timothy.strong@dhs.gov

Items procured:
Ammunition, construction, janitorial, hotels, facilities support services, actors/performers, security guards, photographic and photocopier, motion picture/video production, remediation services, carpentry services, architectural services, modular buildings, medical services.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Charleston, South Carolina Campus
2000 Bainbridge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29405-2607
Website
Robert Rivers
(843) 566-7709
FAX (843) 566-8561
robert.r.rivers@dhs.gov
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Cheltenham, Maryland Campus
9000 Commo Road
Cheltenham, MD 20623-5000
Website
Terry Gragg
(301) 599-7692
FAX (301) 877-8539
terry.gragg@dhs.gov
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Artesia, New Mexico Campus
1300 West Richey Ave.
Building 4 Artesia, NM 88210
Website
Stephen H. Watters
(505) 748-8013
FAX (503) 748-8002
stephen.watters@dhs.gov

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Acquisition
425 I Street, NW
Room 2208
Washington, DC 20536
Website

Tamika Gray, Small Business Specialist
(202) 307-5947

tamika.gray1@dhs.gov

Victoria Johnson, Alternate Small Business Specialist
(202) 514-1252

victoria.johnson@dhs.gov

Items procured: Armed security guard services, law enforcement services and products, such as hand restraints, handcuffs, guns and ammunition; Detention and Removal Services, (a) detention services include temporary housing, food, clothing, guards, and transportation; (b) detainee removal transportation services including air charter flights; Fugitive Operational support that involves data analysis and analysis support services; Information Technology supplies and services, to include computers, security equipment, maintenance, software, and telecommunication; Law enforcement training development; procurement and clerical support services and interpreter services.

Transportation Security Administration

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
Transportation Security Administration
TSA HQ – West Bldg.
10th Floor, TSA-25
601 S. 12th Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Website

Robert Boone, Small Business Specialist
(571) 227-1067
robert.boone@dhs.gov

Items procured: Simulators, training development, training courses, installation of checked baggage equipment, health and safety assessments on TSA screening operations, acquisition planning & program management support, safety equipment and supplies, investigative services.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Acquisition Policy Oversight, Management
395 E. Street 2nd Floor
Patriot Center SW
Washington, DC 20472
Website
Greg Thevenin, Small Business Specialist
(202) 646-1914
gregory.thevenin@dhs.gov


Items procured:
Information Technology Services Directorate: Information systems support, Telecommunication equipment and services, computer maintenance and support, computer software and hardware, Wide Area Network Support, Local Area Network Support INTERNET services, systems development, engineering and integration, Information and communications security, Configuration management, and Disaster response support.

The Federal Insurance Administration: Federal crime insurance servicing agent operation, Federal flood insurance servicing agent operation, Federal flood insurance statistical agent operation, and Program & financial analyses and audits and publications.

The Mitigation Directorate: All-hazard public information materials Architect, engineer, technical assistance for mitigation of all natural hazard specific services, Cost and Benefit analyses, Hurricane surge annotation & evacuation route planning, Community/interest group meeting, Mitigation, response, recovery and loss, estimation studies for all natural hazards, Flood hazard and erosion, studies and survey, Flood map revision, distribution, storage, and print processing, and Federal Insurance Administration.

The Operations Support Directorate: Procurement of program services, supplies and equipment, Procurement of safety, health, and industrial hygiene services, supplies, and equipment, Procurement of laboratory analytical services, Fed Ex contract services, Graphic support Presentation, publication and exhibit design, Security services, Transportation and support services (all modes of transportation), Logistics support services (standby contracts, direct delivery, disaster products), Equipment leasing services (material handling and power generation), Equipment maintenance services (material handling and power generations), Testing and evaluation services, Office supplies and equipment, Packaging Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist/ Phone/Email Address equipment, supplies and services, Motor vehicle equipment, maintenance and services.

The Preparedness, Training and Exercises Directorate: Course development, revision accreditation, evaluation, Home study programs, Course materials, Workshops, Editorial support, and Evaluation of exercises.

The Response and Recovery Directorate: Communications support Program and financial analysis, Publications Computer software, Habitability inspections of disaster damaged homes, and Technical Assistance

United States Fire Administration: Advanced hazardous materials studies, Architect and Engineer services, Arson investigations/technical assistance/database, Computer facilities management services, Cost benefit analyses, Course development, revision and evaluation, Developing/Testing fire fighting equipment, Dormitory/Office furniture, Editorial support, Fire data analysis/investigations, Fire department communications manuals, Fire protection systems studies, General facilities maintenance, Graphic arts & audio visual supplies & services, Health and Safety studies, Instructional services, Infectious disease studies and databases, Local fire service planning, Sprinkler research Program manuals, Public education and awareness, and Videotape and slide reproduction.
Center for Domestic Preparedness Procurement Division
P.O. Box 5100
Anniston, AL 36205

Website
Charlotte Laughlin, Small Business Specialist
(256) 847-2393
FAX: (256) 847-2323
charlotte.laughlin@hq.dhs.gov

Items procured:
IT services, food services, equipment, general lab equipment, facility operations, training support and armed guard services.

United States Secret Service

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
U.S. Secret Service
Procurement Division
950 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20223
Website
Frances Bond, Small Business Specialist
(202) 406-6940
FAX (202) 406-6801
frances.bond@usss.dhs.gov

Items procured: computer equipment, computer facilities management, passenger car leasing, software, computer systems design, telecommunications, custom computer programming, hardware manufacturing, computer repair, janitorial services.

United States Coast Guard

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / Email Address
U.S. Coast Guard
Office of Procurement Management
1900 Half St., SW
Room 11-0303
Washington, DC 20593
Website
Greg Cate, Small Business Program Manager
(202) 475-3757
gregory.a.cate@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured: None; Policy Office only; contact Small Business Specialist in each command.
Commandant (G-ACS) U.S. Coast Guard HQ
Office of Contract Support
1900 Half St. SW
Room 11-0222
Washington, DC 20593
Deborah M. Woods
(202) 475-3229
FAX: (202) 475-3905
deborah.m.woods@uscg.dhs.gov

Item procured: Aircraft, vessels, educational services, major electronics equipment, and all equipment and supplies to outfit new vessels and aircraft, with emphasis in oceanography and other marine sciences, including pollution control and abatement.
Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard
Research & Development Center
1082 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340-6048
Website
Helen Nelson, Small Business Specialist
(860) 441-2843
FAX: (860) 441-2888
helen.r.nelson@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured: Special studies and analyses, applied research and development.
Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard
Engineering Logistics Center
2401 Hawkins Pt. Rd
Code 043
Baltimore, MD 21226-5000
Website
Nancy Dean, (Acting) Chief of Procurement
(410) 762-6407

Corrine Sherman, Small Business Specialist
(410) 762-6442
FAX: (410) 762-6410
corrine.m.sherman@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Electrical equipment (switches, fuses, microcircuits, relays, cords,) ropes, cables, chains and fittings, supplies and services, medical/dental equipment, instruments and laboratory equipment, lighting fixtures and lamps, ordnance (arms, ammunition), deck machinery, fuel, fuel oils, miscellaneous engines and components, diesel engines and components, custodial and janitorial services, power and hand pumps, pipe, tubing, hose and fittings, valves, gasses (compressed and liquefied), electrical motors.
Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center Building 63 Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001
Website
Judith Knotts – Small Business Specialist
(252) 335-6145
judith.a.knotts@uscg.mil

Items procured: Aircraft parts for HH-60, HU-25, HC-130, HH-65; ground service equipment, engines, turbines and components, engine accessories, maintenance and repair, aircraft maintenance/overhaul/repair, electronics, avionics, life support equipment, HAZMAT material, engineering tech support, ADP services
Commander (vpl) U.S. Coast Guard
Maintenance and Logistics Command (Atlantic)
300 E. Main St.
Suite 875
Norfolk, VA 23510-9107
Website
John J. Shivickas, Chief - Contracting Branch
(757) 628-4631
FAX; (757) 628-4676
john.j.shivickas@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured: Dry dock and ship repair, engine overhaul, spare parts for vessels, construction, ship repair, dry-docking of new vessels
Commander (vpl)
U.S. Coast Guard
Maintenance and Logistics Command (Pacific)
1301 Clay Street
Suite 807N
Oakland, CA 94612-5249
Website
John Porter, Chief of Procurement
(510) 637-5960
FAX: (510) 637-5978
john.c.porter@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Dockside repair, engine overhaul, spare parts for vessels, construction, ship repair, dry-docking of new vessels
Commander (fcp/f-1) U.S. Coast Guard
Maintenance and Logistics Command (Atlantic)
300 E. Main St.
Suite 950
Norfolk, VA 23510-9107
Website
Ray Hayden, Chief of Procurement Branch
(757) 628-4105
FAX (757) 628-4134
ray.w.hayden@uscg.dhs.gov

Karen Wagner, Small Business Specialist

(757) 628-4103
FAX: (757)-628-4172
karen.d.wagner@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
ADP, housekeeping, ground effect vehicles, food services, supplies and services, medical/ dental supplies and equipment, security services, janitorial services
Commander (fcp) U.S. Coast Guard
Maintenance and Logistics Command (Pacific)
Coast Guard Island--Building 54A
Alameda, CA 94501-5100
Ray Hayden, (Acting) Chief of Procurement
(510) 437-3732

Jennifer Mitchell, Small Business Specialist

(510) 437-3727
FAX: (510) 437-3014
jennifer.a.mitchell@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Base maintenance, food services, oil pollution clean-ups, electronic equipment and maintenance, supplies and services, medical services, telecommunications equipment and maintenance
Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard
Facilities Design and Construction Center – (Atlantic)
5505 Robin Hood Rd.
Suite K
Norfolk, VA 23513-2400
Website
Cathy Broussard, Small Business Specialist
(757) 852-3449
FAX: (757) 852-3495
cathy.c.broussard@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Major construction projects: buildings, structures, houses, warehouses, schools, building alterations, A&E services
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard Facilities Design and Construction Center – (Pacific)
915 2nd Avenue
Room 2664
Seattle, WA 98174-1011
Website
Ed Rockenstire, Small Business Specialist
(206) 220-7420
FAX: (206) 220-7390
ed.j.rockenstire@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Major construction projects: building, structures, houses, warehouses, schools, building alterations, A&E services.
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Cleveland
1240 East 9th Street
Room 2179
Cleveland, OH 44199-2060
Website
Jim Dinda, Chief of Contracting & Small Business Specialist
(216) 902-6223
FAX: (216) 902-6278
james.e.dinda@uscg.dhs.gov

Pam Komer, Assistant Small Business Specialist
(216) 902-6216
FAX: (216) 902-6278
pamela.m.komer@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Non-major construction, A&E services
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Miami
15608 SW 117th Ave.
Miami, FL 33177-1630
Website
Pat Lambert, Small Business Specialist
(305) 278-6720
FAX: (305) 278-6696
patricia.a.lambert@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Non-major construction (repair/rehab); A&E services
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Providence
300 Metro Center Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886
Website
Jean Bretz, Small Business Specialist
(401) 736-1765
FAX: (401) 736-1704
jean.m.bretz@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Non-major construction (repair/rehab); A&E services.
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Oakland
2000 Embarcadero
Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94606-5000
Jeff Cross, Chief of Contracting
(510) 535-7236
FAX: (510) 535-7233
jeffrey.a.cross@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Lower dollar construction contracts in Oregon, Washington, California. buildings, structures, warehouses, alterations to existing structures; A&E services, hazardous waste disposal.
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Honolulu
PJKK Federal Bldg
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Room 8-134
Honolulu, HI 96850-4982
Bonnie Hoe, Chief of Contracting and Assistant Small Business Specialist
(808) 541-2158
FAX: (808) 541-2203
bonnie.l.hoe@uscg.dhs.gov

Items procured:
Lower dollar construction contracts in Hawaii; buildings, structures, houses, warehouses, alterations to existing structures; A&E services
Commanding Officer
U. S. Coast Guard
Civil Engineering Unit, Juneau
709 W. 9th Street
Juneau, AK 99802
Ed Rockenstire, Chief of the Contracting Office
(206) 220-7420
ed.j.rockenstire@uscg.dhs.gov

Items Procured:
Lower dollar construction contracts in Juneau, Alaska; buildings, structures, houses, warehouses, alterations to existing structures; A&E services

This page was last reviewed/modified on August 8, 2008.