Delisa Y Corbett

Delisa Y. Corbett serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national transportation security, specializing in the procurement of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions for aviation and transit infrastructure. Her portfolio includes complex contracts for explosive detection equipment, irradiation technologies, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Corbett ensures that procurement activities align with DHS mission priorities, balancing operational urgency with regulatory rigor and risk mitigation. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Corbett maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including defense contractors, engineering firms, and technology integrators capable of delivering high-sensitivity security systems under stringent performance and security standards. Her working patterns reflect a preference for performance-based contracting and fixed-price mechanisms, fostering accountability and measurable outcomes. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure acquisition strategies reflect current technological capabilities and supply chain readiness. Corbett’s contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions and 16.7% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, balanced commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. She supports socioeconomic goals by regularly engaging qualified small businesses while maintaining flexibility to source mission-critical capabilities from the broader market. Her primary NAICS focus areas include administrative management consulting (541611), explosives manufacturing (325920), wood container and pallet manufacturing (321920), software publishing (511210), and miscellaneous repair and maintenance (811219). This diverse technical scope underscores her expertise in procuring both high-hazard materials and support services critical to secure logistics, system integration, and facility operations within the transportation security ecosystem.