Cheley Auguste

Cheley Auguste serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, Cheley is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for protective security services and integrated surveillance systems critical to federal facility safety. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to secure federal infrastructure through the acquisition of qualified personnel and advanced security technologies. Cheley routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, including performance-based service contracts, task order deliveries, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven requirements. Cheley maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security systems integration, guard services, and surveillance technology solutions. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative contract administration, performance monitoring, and iterative requirement refinement to meet evolving operational needs. Cheley fosters transparent vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance reviews, reinforcing accountability and service quality across the contractor base. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cheley consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of procurements reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring a diverse, responsive vendor pool capable of delivering agile, mission-critical security services. No set-aside awards are reserved for large businesses only, reinforcing equitable access and socioeconomic inclusion in federal contracting. Cheley’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), accounting for 80% of activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Their expertise lies in acquiring physical security systems, access control technologies, video surveillance networks, and integrated command center support services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with homeland security infrastructure requirements and performance-based service delivery models.