Crista L Wise

Crista L. Wise serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical transportation security solutions, including the acquisition of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support technologies. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to enhance aviation and transit security through the strategic sourcing of specialized equipment such as explosive detection systems and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with national security priorities and operational readiness requirements. Crista collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in security technology development, systems integration, and technical support services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified, her procurement patterns reflect engagement with firms capable of delivering high-assurance, low-latency detection and monitoring solutions under strict security and performance standards. Her working relationships emphasize technical capability, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to meet dynamic operational needs. Crista’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical innovation and vendor diversity without socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating a significant portion of her portfolio supports training, simulation, and workforce development programs for TSA personnel. This includes the acquisition of curriculum design, virtual training platforms, and technical instruction services essential to maintaining operational proficiency in the use of advanced security systems. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technical procurement and workforce readiness within the homeland security domain.