Gloria Uria

Gloria A. Uria serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities to enhance national transportation security. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support technologies—including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with TSA’s strategic security objectives. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement requiring rigorous evaluation of performance, interoperability, and lifecycle sustainment. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Uria maintains a broad network of vendors delivering specialized engineering, IT, and infrastructure services. She engages with both large prime contractors and niche technical providers capable of supporting complex, high-stakes security environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, competitive bidding, and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in aviation and transit security domains. Uria’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 89.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. She actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (7.1%) and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides (3.6%), demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Her primary NAICS focus areas include administrative management consulting (541611), custom computer programming services (541511), electrical contracting (238210), and other airport operations (488119), underscoring her technical proficiency in integrating software solutions, infrastructure upgrades, and operational support systems into the nation’s transportation security framework. She is recognized for her expertise in procuring mission-enabling technologies that balance innovation with stringent security and compliance requirements.