Jennifer K Koons

Jennifer K. Koons 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 aviation and transit 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 solutions. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize national transportation infrastructure through innovative, high-integrity procurement practices aligned with federal acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Koons maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in computer-related services, software solutions, and equipment wholesale, consistently engaging both large-capacity contractors and qualified small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor partnerships, prioritizing technical proficiency, compliance, and performance reliability across the supply chain. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering complex, integrated systems requiring stringent security and interoperability standards. Koons demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering small businesses. Though the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to broaden market participation and foster innovation from underserved segments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where she secures custom software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity support, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers). This technical alignment underscores her expertise in acquiring advanced digital infrastructure and mission-enabling technologies critical to homeland security operations.