Bethany Petrofsky

Bethany K. Petrofsky serves as a key 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 work centers on securing advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems. She manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning purchases with TSA’s strategic objectives to enhance national transportation security. Her portfolio emphasizes high-technology, high-stakes procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Petrofsky engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, primarily in the defense and critical infrastructure technology sectors. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with firms specializing in electronic systems manufacturing, custom software development, and computer peripheral distribution. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting, technical interoperability, and supply chain resilience, ensuring solutions meet DHS’s stringent security and reliability requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued as non-set-aside contracts, reflecting a preference for broad market competition. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 8.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Petrofsky’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting her specialization in hardware-integrated software systems and embedded security platforms. She frequently procures custom computer programming services (541511) and computer equipment wholesale solutions (423430), underscoring her expertise in end-to-end technology integration for security-critical environments. Her domain knowledge spans cybersecurity, sensor systems, and real-time data analytics for transportation security applications.