Jessica Seay

Jessica Seay serves as an Alternate Point of Contact for the Transportation Security Administration, supporting the procurement of advanced security technologies critical to national transportation infrastructure. In this role, she facilitates the acquisition lifecycle for high-priority screening systems and detection technologies, ensuring alignment with TSA’s mission to enhance threat identification through non-intrusive imaging, explosive trace detection, and automated screening solutions. She collaborates closely with senior contracting officers to manage complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, focusing on performance-based requirements and technology innovation. Her work primarily supports acquisitions in aviation security, with emphasis on systems integration, R&D, and operational support services. Seay maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and security technology contractors including TECHFLOW, INC., SMITHS DETECTION, INC., ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, RAYTHEON COMPANY, and DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP. These partnerships center on the development, deployment, and sustainment of next-generation screening systems, data analytics platforms, and operational support services for federal aviation hubs. Her engagement patterns reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade engineering and federal compliance, often involving multi-year task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Her procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 96.4% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited—accounting for only 3.6% of awards—this reflects the technical complexity and scale of the systems procured rather than a lack of outreach. When small business opportunities arise, they typically align with 8(a) or Total Small Business set-asides under FAR 19.5, often for ancillary services or specialized technical support. Seay’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of advanced detection and navigation systems for aviation security, complemented by engagements in R&D (541715), engineering services (541330), and security systems operations (561621). Her domain expertise spans the integration of cutting-edge sensor technologies, automated threat detection algorithms, and secure data architectures supporting TSA’s modernization initiatives.