Holly H Bolger

Holly H. Bolger serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Homeland Security’s Contracting and Procurement office under the Transportation Security Administration, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical security technologies to safeguard aviation and transit infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the TSA’s strategic priorities to modernize national transportation security capabilities. Bolger collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense and aerospace contractors, engineering firms, and specialized equipment suppliers to deliver high-performance, government-qualified systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages manufacturers of detection instrumentation and technical service providers with proven expertise in aviation security applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of supporting complex integration and sustainment requirements. Bolger’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead selecting vendors based on demonstrated expertise, system reliability, and compliance with stringent security and interoperability standards. This approach underscores a mission-first procurement philosophy aligned with the TSA’s operational imperatives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of search, detection, and navigation systems for aviation and transit environments, complemented by engineering services (NAICS 541330) and electrical equipment supply (NAICS 423610). She possesses deep domain knowledge in sensor technology, radiation detection, and embedded systems integration, ensuring acquisitions meet federal aviation and transportation security standards.