Connie McKay

Connie McKay supports the Border Enforcement Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in acquiring mission-critical equipment and specialized services essential to border security operations. While her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on the acquisition of surveillance systems, tactical gear, communication infrastructure, and facility sustainment solutions that directly enable border patrol readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with national security objectives, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex goods and services under strict operational timelines and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. McKay maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING SYSTEMS CORP, PEN-LINK, LIMITED, and FORCIBLE ENTRY, INC, which provide advanced detection technologies, secure perimeter systems, and tactical equipment. She also engages HEARST BUSINESS MEDIA CORP for training and operational documentation services and collaborates with MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION for logistical and infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware and mission-specific support, indicating a focus on reliability and technical compliance over broad market competition. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while 22.2% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance suggests a strategic approach that prioritizes capability and readiness while still actively fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in niche technical domains. McKay’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories) and 335990 (apparel accessories), reflecting a specialization in tactical uniforms, body armor, weapon components, and related protective gear. She also oversees acquisitions in communications equipment (334220) and training services (611699), demonstrating expertise in both hardware procurement and operational workforce development for frontline border enforcement units.