Katelyn A. McCullough

Katelyn A. McCullough serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that ensure the operational security of federal facilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for protective security services, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical security standards. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mandate to deploy qualified personnel and integrated surveillance systems to safeguard federal infrastructure, with a consistent focus on physical security services and related support solutions. McCullough maintains established working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security guard and patrol services. These vendor partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with DHS security protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes consistent vendor performance evaluation and proactive contract management to ensure service continuity and mission readiness across high-risk federal sites. A defining feature of McCullough’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, fostering opportunities for qualified firms to support national security objectives while advancing the agency’s diversity and inclusion priorities in federal contracting. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where she specializes in procuring armed and unarmed protective services, access control support, and facility-based security operations. She has developed deep domain knowledge in the operational requirements of federal facility protection, ensuring that contracted services meet stringent DHS security benchmarks and integrate seamlessly with existing surveillance and response systems.