John DeSimone

John DeSimone serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for physical security services and integrated surveillance systems critical to federal facility protection. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mission to secure federal infrastructure through qualified personnel and advanced security technologies. DeSimone routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for security guard services, access control systems, and monitored alarm operations, applying sound risk assessment and source selection methodologies to deliver mission-critical capabilities. DeSimone maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security personnel and technology integration services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor performance evaluations. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal security standards, ensuring reliable service delivery across high-risk federal sites. DeSimone’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a strategic focus on open competition to ensure broad market access and optimal value. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach remains fully compliant with federal small business goals, and he actively considers small business participation where it aligns with technical requirements and operational needs. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where he procures comprehensive human security solutions, including armed and unarmed patrols, access point monitoring, and emergency response coordination. DeSimone’s expertise lies in the operational integration of personnel with electronic security systems, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in physical security procurement and federal facility protection standards.