Doretta F. Chiarlone

Doretta F. Chiarlone serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Homeland Security’s Contracting and Procurement office under the Transportation Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical technologies that enhance national transportation security. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, with a primary focus on aviation and transit infrastructure. Her portfolio includes the procurement of explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, ensuring that TSA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s transportation networks is met through compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Ms. Chiarlone maintains a robust network of vendors capable of delivering high-technology, mission-critical solutions under stringent federal security and performance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical innovation, and adherence to FAR compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in defense-grade systems integration and transportation security applications. Ms. Chiarlone demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 30% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small businesses while maintaining acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), which, despite its apparent mismatch, likely reflects administrative or training-related support contracts for security personnel and system operators. A smaller portion of her portfolio, under NAICS 485113 (Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems), supports transit security modernization. Her technical expertise spans integrated security systems, sensor technologies, and operational training platforms essential to TSA’s mission.