Audrey A Taylor

Audrey A. Taylor serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that directly support national transportation security infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions critical to aviation and transit security, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation systems, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic mission to enhance public safety through innovative, reliable, and timely contracting. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Taylor maintains a robust network of vendors engaged through competitive solicitation processes, including both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical suitability and mission readiness. She routinely collaborates with technical evaluators and program managers to align contract deliverables with operational requirements across federal transportation security domains. Taylor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of her portfolio structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This approach supports broader DHS goals of equitable economic participation and workforce development within the security procurement ecosystem. Her primary NAICS focus includes poured concrete foundation and structure contracting, reflecting infrastructure modernization needs at transportation hubs, alongside security guards and patrol services, veterinary services, and insurance-related procurements that support facility operations and contingency planning. This diverse technical portfolio underscores her ability to manage complex, non-traditional acquisitions that intersect with mission-critical security and logistical requirements.