Beth H Wann

Beth H. Wann serves as a procurement professional within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical security technologies essential to aviation and transit infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, ensuring alignment with national security objectives. She routinely handles high-stakes contracts for specialized equipment such as explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies, working closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into enforceable solicitation requirements and performance-based contract statements of work. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Wann maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade sensing systems, communications hardware, and engineering services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in aerospace and security technology manufacturing, as well as firms capable of delivering customized software and systems integration services. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical agility, compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and robust quality assurance protocols. Wann’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission readiness and operational effectiveness. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her solicitations remain accessible to all qualified vendors, including those with small business certifications, provided they meet stringent technical and compliance thresholds. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search and detection system manufacturing, with significant activity in 541330 (engineering services) and 541511 (custom computer programming). She also oversees acquisitions in 334290 for communications equipment and 812930 for facility-related support services, demonstrating broad technical literacy across both hardware and service domains critical to layered transportation security.