Carrisa Hobbs

Carrisa Hobbs serves as a key procurement professional within the Screening & Intelligence Analysis Credentialing agency under the Transportation Security Administration, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to secure national transportation infrastructure through advanced identity verification and threat intelligence systems. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical software, analytical platforms, and supporting hardware systems that enable secure credentialing and real-time intelligence processing for frontline screening operations. Her portfolio emphasizes high-assurance technology solutions requiring stringent compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including FISMA and NIST frameworks, and she routinely oversees complex procurements involving system integration, data analytics, and secure software development. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Hobbs engages with a diverse ecosystem of technology vendors, including software publishers, professional services firms, and specialized hardware manufacturers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors capable of delivering scalable, interoperable solutions with robust cybersecurity controls and rapid deployment timelines. She maintains collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in federal credentialing environments and possess the technical agility to support evolving threat landscapes. Hobbs’ procurement strategy reflects a strong alignment with open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This approach prioritizes technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring the agency selects the most capable providers to meet its high-stakes operational requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, she evaluates all vendors on equal footing based on technical competency and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires custom credentialing and intelligence analysis platforms; NAICS 541990 for specialized technical services including systems engineering and cybersecurity consulting; NAICS 511210 for data and information services; and NAICS 334118 for secure computing hardware. Her domain expertise centers on identity management systems, biometric verification technologies, and intelligence-driven screening tools that support TSA’s layered security posture.