Gilbert Olivas

Gilbert Olivas serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to secure protective security services and integrated surveillance systems essential to safeguarding federal facilities. His portfolio primarily includes requirements under NAICS 561612 for security guard and patrol services, as well as related security systems and support functions. Olivas ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mission to maintain operational continuity and physical security across critical infrastructure. Olivas maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security personnel and technology-enabled surveillance solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. He actively engages with contractors to clarify solicitation requirements and ensure technical feasibility, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the acquisition process. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, particularly supporting small businesses capable of delivering security services and systems. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, but his overall small business engagement remains robust and strategically aligned with agency priorities. Olivas specializes in procuring services under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which constitutes the bulk of his portfolio, alongside NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) and NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services). His technical expertise lies in integrating physical security protocols with operational logistics, ensuring that contracted services meet rigorous federal standards for access control, surveillance, and emergency response readiness.