Jon A. Massey

Jon A. Massey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain the agency’s operational readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized services and equipment essential to border security, with a focus on canine enforcement programs, secure facility infrastructure, and advanced detection systems. Massey ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with CBP’s strategic priorities, particularly in enhancing K9 detection capabilities and maintaining mission-critical instrumentation. Massey collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including firms specializing in security systems integration, commercial construction, and custom software development. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering partnerships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of delivering niche solutions. He prioritizes clear solicitation language and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure accountability and mission alignment across vendor engagements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunities, Massey consistently structures procurements to maximize small business participation, with approximately half of his actions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote disadvantaged business enterprise growth while maintaining competitive integrity. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to expanding the vendor base while ensuring high standards of performance and compliance. Massey’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to security systems services, custom computer programming, and commercial building construction. He routinely acquires integrated security solutions, facility upgrades for detention and inspection sites, and specialized software for data analytics and canine training support. His technical expertise spans infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and mission-critical instrumentation procurement, positioning him as a key enabler of CBP’s technological and operational evolution.