Joseph Wolfinger

Joseph Wolfinger serves as a key procurement professional within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where he specializes in acquiring critical aviation security technologies and operational support systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced detection equipment, irradiation systems, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring solutions that directly enhance national transportation security. He executes complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning acquisitions with TSA’s strategic mission to modernize and secure the nation’s air transportation infrastructure. His portfolio is exclusively focused on Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (NAICS 488190), encompassing technical services, system integration, and maintenance support for high-sensitivity security hardware. Wolfinger maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of defense and aerospace contractors specializing in explosive detection, radiation screening, and real-time asset tracking systems. He works closely with both prime contractors and tiered subcontractors to deliver integrated, mission-critical solutions, often requiring rigorous testing, certification, and cybersecurity compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and innovation. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award structure, he ensures all vendors meet stringent performance and security requirements regardless of size. Wolfinger’s technical domain expertise centers on NAICS 488190, where he procures advanced air transportation support systems including automated explosive detection, non-ionizing radiation scanners, and embedded sensor networks for airport and transit security. His work demands deep familiarity with DHS acquisition policies, DoD security standards, and evolving threat mitigation technologies.