Ingrid Pascall-Lopez

Ingrid Pascall-Lopez serves as a key procurement professional within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical security technologies and operational services essential to national transportation infrastructure. Her work centers on securing advanced detection systems, cybersecurity solutions, and rail monitoring technologies that enhance aviation and transit security. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance oversight, ensuring alignment with TSA’s strategic priorities in threat mitigation and infrastructure resilience. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Pascall-Lopez maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large defense and security contractors and small business vendors, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize innovation and reliability. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in explosive detection, radiation screening, and GPS-enabled surveillance systems, often requiring specialized certifications and compliance with federal security standards such as FISMA and NIST guidelines. Her procurement strategy reflects an equal split between small business set-asides and open competitions, with approximately half of her actions designated under FAR 19.5 for Total Small Business Set-Asides. This demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic diversity, actively cultivating partnerships with small businesses across multiple categories, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, to broaden the supplier base and promote equitable access to federal contracts. Pascall-Lopez’s primary NAICS focus areas—721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services)—reflect a unique operational alignment where lodging and physical security services support the mobility and sustainment needs of TSA personnel and federal partners at high-traffic transit hubs. Her expertise lies in procuring integrated security solutions that bridge physical security operations with technological surveillance, ensuring seamless coordination between human and automated threat detection systems.