Justin Zerbato

Justin Zerbato serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to enhance aviation and transit security infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support technologies, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize national transportation security through innovative, high-integrity procurement solutions aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Zerbato cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily engaging 8(a)-certified small businesses and other small business concerns that specialize in security systems integration and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes collaborative engagement with niche suppliers capable of delivering technically complex, mission-specific solutions, often working closely with firms possessing specialized expertise in radiation detection, signal processing, and secure data transmission systems. He fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His procurement strategy is heavily weighted toward socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately 50% of his acquisitions designated as 8(a) competed contracts and another 50% under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program (FAR 19.5). This reflects a deliberate, consistent commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and ensuring equitable access to high-impact federal contracts in the security technology sector. Zerbato’s primary NAICS focus lies in 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring secure communication hardware and integrated security service solutions. He specializes in acquiring technologies that support real-time threat detection, encrypted data networks, and physical security system interoperability, making him a key technical liaison between operational requirements and industrial capability in the homeland security domain.