Hunter Howery

Hunter Howery serves as a secondary procurement lead within the Enterprise Information Technology unit of the Transportation Security Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to secure and modernize critical transportation infrastructure through advanced IT solutions. Though not the primary contracting officer, Howery plays a vital role in facilitating the acquisition of cybersecurity-enabled computing services and cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring alignment with TSA’s strategic priorities around operational resilience and real-time threat response. He contributes to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from requirements definition and market research to contract administration—focusing primarily on complex systems design and integration projects that support national transportation security. Howery collaborates closely with senior contracting officers and technical evaluators to assess vendor capabilities and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. While no specific contractor relationships are publicly designated as primary, he engages regularly with a broad spectrum of IT service providers specializing in secure systems architecture, zero-trust network design, and managed cloud environments. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes and adherence to NIST cybersecurity frameworks, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, auditable, and mission-critical solutions. Howery’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorizations, though small businesses are not excluded—they compete on equal footing based on demonstrated expertise and compliance with federal standards. His primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), encompassing custom software development, secure systems integration, and infrastructure modernization. He consistently sources solutions in cybersecurity architecture, cloud migration, and real-time data analytics platforms tailored to high-assurance transportation environments.