Gloria A Uria

Gloria A. Uria 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 complex acquisitions that support national transportation security infrastructure, specializing in the procurement of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions for aviation and transit environments. Her portfolio includes high-stakes procurements for explosive detection equipment, irradiation technologies, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, all aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance security through cutting-edge, mission-critical capabilities. Uria ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, transparent, and legally sound contract awards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Uria maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering technical, engineering, and support services essential to transportation security operations. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management of complex systems. She collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure vendor solutions meet stringent security and interoperability standards, fostering partnerships grounded in accountability and innovation. Uria’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 80.7% of her actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 19.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while advancing socioeconomic goals through broad-based small business engagement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Engineering Services (541330), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), reflecting expertise in aviation logistics support, systems engineering, and IT infrastructure development. She also regularly procures background investigation services (561611) and general business support (561499), underscoring her cross-functional role in securing both technical and administrative capabilities critical to TSA’s operational readiness.