# CISA Names Chief for Cybersecurity Procurements

CISA appointed Khoi Nguyen as chief acquisition executive on October 21, 2026, giving him responsibility for the agency’s acquisition programs, requirements management, and industry engagement. The role comes as CISA’s cybersecurity procurement pipeline includes a strategic tools effort valued at **at least $6 billion over its lifecycle** and two follow-on support contracts each valued at more than $100 million; one follow-on award is expected in Q2 FY2027.

- Nguyen’s remit connects acquisition planning with requirements management and industry engagement, making CISA’s procurement priorities particularly relevant to firms pursuing agency cybersecurity work.
- The strategic tools procurement represents the largest identified opportunity, while the two follow-on support contracts provide additional potential work in cybersecurity operations and integrated cyber assessment.
- Companies can evaluate how their cybersecurity tools and support capabilities align with these identified procurement areas and the stated Q2 FY2027 award timeframe for one follow-on contract.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Sources
- [Khoi Nguyen Joins CISA as Chief Acquisition Executive](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/khoi-nguyen-cisa-chief-acquisition-executive-appointment) - ExecutiveGov