Charles E Tiggs

Charles E. Tiggs serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical transportation security capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support technologies essential to aviation and transit security. His portfolio includes high-stakes procurements of explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, GPS-enabled rail monitoring platforms, and integrated threat detection software, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Tiggs operates at the intersection of national security and procurement innovation, aligning contract strategy with TSA’s evolving operational requirements. Tiggs cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse array of defense and security technology vendors, including prime contractors specializing in homeland security solutions and niche system integrators with domain-specific expertise in radiation detection and biometric screening. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, robust technical evaluations, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and scalability of deployed systems. He frequently engages with contractors possessing ITAR and CMMC compliance credentials, prioritizing supply chain integrity and cybersecurity resilience across contract performance. While specific set-aside data is not currently available, Tiggs demonstrates a consistent alignment with federal socioeconomic objectives, actively promoting participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms where technically feasible and competitively viable. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand the base of qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized security technologies, fostering innovation through inclusive contracting practices. His primary industry focus lies within NAICS categories related to defense electronics, cybersecurity services, and scientific and technical instrumentation, particularly those supporting detection, surveillance, and infrastructure monitoring. Tiggs possesses deep technical fluency in sensor systems, data fusion platforms, and hardened communication networks, enabling him to evaluate complex proposals and negotiate contracts that deliver mission-ready capabilities under stringent security and performance benchmarks.