Annmarie Bartholomeo

Annmarie Bartholomeo serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to secure protective security services essential to the safety of federal facilities. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of contracted security personnel and integrated physical security systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and operational readiness. She executes competitive solicitations, evaluates proposals, negotiates terms, and administers performance-based contracts, directly supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard critical infrastructure through reliable, high-quality security solutions. Bartholomeo maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security guard services and related operational support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in federal facility protection, emphasizing performance metrics, compliance with DHS security protocols, and rapid response capabilities. She fosters collaborative, results-driven partnerships grounded in clear statement of work definitions and rigorous contract oversight to ensure mission-critical continuity. Bartholomeo’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her contracting strategy prioritizes open competition to ensure the broadest possible pool of qualified providers, aligning with the agency’s operational urgency and standardized service requirements. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all awards are awarded through full and open competition in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 561612 — Security Guards and Patrol Services — encompassing the procurement of armed and unarmed security personnel, access control support, surveillance monitoring, and related protective services for federal buildings. She specializes in performance-based contracting models that emphasize outcome-driven deliverables, workforce qualifications, and real-time reporting systems, demonstrating deep expertise in physical security operations within high-risk federal environments.