Doretta F. Chiarlone

Doretta F. Chiarlone serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. She is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-critical security technologies, including explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring solutions. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to enhance aviation and transit security through the procurement of advanced, high-integrity systems. Chiarlone typically handles complex, technical acquisitions requiring rigorous compliance with FAR Part 12 and Part 36, often involving integrated hardware-software solutions and cybersecurity requirements for federal transportation infrastructure. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Chiarlone maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering specialized security equipment and operational support services. She engages with both large primes and niche suppliers possessing expertise in detection technology, transportation systems integration, and secure data management. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability and regulatory compliance. Chiarlone demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes small business eligibility and encourages participation from firms certified under socioeconomic programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach that prioritizes mission readiness while expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), which reflects training and instructional services for security personnel operating detection systems, followed by 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for lodging support at federal security sites, 485113 (Bus and Motor Vehicle Transit Systems) for transit security infrastructure, and 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing) for secure workstation installations. This unique blend underscores her role in acquiring not only high-tech equipment but also the human capital and environmental supports necessary to sustain a secure transportation network.