Evelyn S Tyndell

Evelyn S. Tyndell 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 critical role in executing acquisitions that directly support national transportation security infrastructure, managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized equipment and operational support services. Her portfolio includes the procurement of explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies, and related cybersecurity and logistical solutions essential to aviation and transit security. Tyndell ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic mission objectives to enhance threat detection and operational resilience. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Tyndell maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships spanning service providers, technology integrators, and specialized contractors who deliver mission-critical security solutions. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical adequacy and value-driven outcomes. She routinely engages with vendors capable of meeting stringent security and compliance standards required for federal transportation systems. Tyndell demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 47% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity among qualified veteran-owned and small enterprises. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), supporting facility maintenance for high-security transportation hubs, alongside remediation services (562910) and real estate leasing (531190) for operational infrastructure. She also manages specialized contracts for human resources consulting and HVAC systems, demonstrating broad technical acumen across facility support domains critical to TSA’s day-to-day operations.