Jakya Brooks

Jakya Brooks serves as a Contract Specialist 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 complex procurements, including the acquisition of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions for aviation and transit infrastructure. Her portfolio consistently includes high-stakes contracts for explosive detection equipment, irradiation technologies, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Brooks ensures alignment between procurement strategy and TSA’s operational imperatives, bridging technical requirements with contractual execution to deliver secure, reliable, and timely solutions. Brooks cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in professional services, IT support, and airport operations. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she regularly works with technical consultants, systems integrators, and niche service providers capable of delivering specialized, non-commoditized solutions. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and mission readiness. She maintains a vendor ecosystem that prioritizes innovation, compliance, and responsiveness to evolving security threats. Brooks demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.9% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside contracts. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding roughly 9.1% of her contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both broad market access and targeted opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 813920 (Professional Organizations) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her emphasis on technical consulting, systems analysis, and IT-enabled security solutions. She also frequently procures services under 488119 (Other Airport Operations) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), underscoring her expertise in operational support and process optimization for high-security environments. Her technical domain expertise spans cybersecurity, detection system integration, and logistics support for federal transportation infrastructure.