Alyssa McQueen

Alyssa McQueen serves as the primary procurement lead within the Federal Protective Service West Coast Contracting Group (FPS West CCG), responsible for managing the acquisition of integrated security systems and protective personnel services to safeguard federal facilities across the Western United States. Operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, she oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for physical security infrastructure, including surveillance, access control, and alarm systems, as well as the deployment of trained security personnel to federal courthouses, immigration centers, and agency buildings. Her role is central to ensuring mission-critical security needs are met through compliant, timely, and effective contracting practices. McQueen cultivates strong partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in security services, prioritizing small business participation and long-term vendor performance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms certified under socioeconomic programs, particularly those with expertise in physical security operations and system integration. She maintains a collaborative, performance-driven relationship model, emphasizing compliance, responsiveness, and quality assurance throughout contract execution. Alyssa demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 82.3% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible small business concerns, aligning closely with federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting. Her approach ensures broad vendor participation while maintaining high standards for security service delivery. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), where she procures turnkey security solutions including monitored alarm systems, video surveillance integration, and on-site armed and unarmed protective services. She possesses deep expertise in evaluating technical specifications for physical security systems and assessing contractor capabilities to deliver mission-critical protection services across high-risk federal environments.