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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.

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DHS Headquarters Office of Procurement Operations

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / E-mail Address
DHS Headquarters
Office of Procurement Operations
Attn: OPO
245 Murray Drive, SW (Bldg. 410)
Room: 3523-28
Washington, DC 20528
Web site
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
Web site

Richard W. March, Small Business Specialist
(802) 872-4111 x 4437
richard.march@dhs.gov
Liz Graves, Alternate Small Business Specialist
(802) 872-4197 x 4480
neva.graves@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 / E-mail Address
Customs and Border Protection Procurement Directorate
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1310
Washington, DC 20229
U. S. Customs & Border Protection
2411 Boswell Road
Chula Vista, CA
91914
Web site
Clarence Abernathy, Small Business Specialist
(317) 614-4562
FAX (317) 290-3187
clarence.abernathy@dhs.gov

Ivette Jorge, Alternate Small Business Specialist
(619) 216-4106
FAX: (619) 216-4110
luz.jorge@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 / E-mail Address
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco Campus, Brunswick Georgia
1131 Chapel Crossing Road
Building #93
PRO DIV
Brunswick, GA 31524
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
Stephen H. Watters
(575) 748-8013
FAX (575) 748-8002
steve.watters@dhs.gov

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Operating Element / Address Small Business Specialist / Phone / E-mail Address
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Acquisition
801 I Street, NW, Suite 910,
Washington, D.C.  20536
Web site

Tamika Gray, Small Business Specialist
202-732-2533
FAX 202-732-7368
tamika.gray1@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 / E-mail Address
Transportation Security Administration
TSA HQ – West Bldg.
10th Floor, TSA-25
601 S. 12th Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Web site

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

Melissa Jenkins, Alternate Small Business Specialist
(571) 227-4340
melissa.jenkins@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 / E-mail Address
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Acquisition Policy Oversight, Management
395 E. Street 2nd Floor
Patriot Center SW
Washington, DC 20472
Web site
Demetria Carter, Small Business Specialist
demetria.carter@dhs.gov
(202) 646-4216

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

Web site
Lynn W. Gardner, Small Business Specialist
(256) 847-2095
FAX: (256) 847-2323
lynn.gardner1@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 / E-mail Address
U.S. Secret Service
Procurement Division
950 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20223
Web site
Jeannie Coratolo, Small Business Specialist
(202) 406-6794
FAX (202) 406-6801
jeannie.coratolo@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 / E-mail Address
U.S. Coast Guard
Office of Procurement Management
1900 Half St., SW
Room 11-0303
Washington, DC 20593
Web site
Nauman A. Ansari, Small Business Program Manager
(202) 475-5786
nauman.ansari@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
Sara H. Marcheggiani, Small Business Specialist
(202) 475-3746
sara.h.marcheggiani@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
Web site
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
Web site
Joseph Neal, Chief of Procurement
(410) 762-6486
joseph.b.neil@uscg.mil
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
Web site
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
Web site
Karen Wagner, Chief Contracting Branch
(757)628-4103 karen.d.wagner@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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
Jim Dinda, Chief of Contracting
(216) 902-6223
FAX: (216) 902-6278
james.e.dinda@uscg.dhs.gov

Pam Komer, 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
Web site
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
Web site
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
Web site
Tammy K. Kao, Chief of Contracting and Assistant Small Business Specialist
(808) 535-3474
FAX: (808) 541-2203
tammy.k.kai@uscg.mil

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
Web site
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 18, 2009.