Candace Maffett

Candace Maffett serves as a key procurement professional within the FPS East CCG Division 2 Acquisition Division of the Department of Homeland Security, where she supports the agency’s mission to secure federal facilities and high-risk operational zones through the acquisition of protective security officer services. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for armed and unarmed security personnel, ensuring compliance with federal standards for physical security, access control, and threat deterrence. Her work directly enables the deployment of trained personnel to safeguard critical infrastructure, with a focus on performance-based contracting and service-level agreements that emphasize accountability, readiness, and operational continuity. Maffett maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of vendors specializing in security staffing and protective services, including both large national security contractors and regional providers with proven track records in federal facility support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced firms capable of meeting stringent DHS background and training requirements, with consistent engagement across multiple contract vehicles to ensure workforce scalability and geographic coverage. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability and compliance over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB mechanisms, she ensures all vendors meet rigorous performance and credentialing standards regardless of size. Maffett’s primary focus is on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where she procures comprehensive security staffing solutions including static post coverage, mobile patrols, access control operations, and emergency response support. Her technical expertise lies in evaluating contractor capabilities in risk-based security planning, firearms proficiency, and federal facility compliance, ensuring that all contracted personnel meet DHS-specific training and certification benchmarks.