Katelyn A. Starkey

Katelyn A. Starkey serves as a Procurement Analyst within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to secure federal facilities through strategic sourcing of protective security services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific security standards. Her work is central to acquiring qualified personnel and integrated surveillance systems critical to the safety of federal infrastructure, with a primary focus on contract vehicles supporting physical security operations. Starkey maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security guard services and related operational support. These vendor partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract structures, and a strong emphasis on compliance with federal security protocols. Her procurement approach prioritizes reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to standardized security performance metrics, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and service quality. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), reflecting a firm commitment to maximizing economic opportunity for small businesses. All acquisitions are reserved for small business concerns, with no open competition permitted, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to socioeconomic equity and workforce development within the security services sector. Starkey’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—where she procures manned guarding, mobile patrol, access control, and related protective services for federal buildings and critical infrastructure. Her domain knowledge encompasses security staffing models, watch command protocols, and integration of human security with technological surveillance systems, ensuring that contracted services align with DHS operational requirements and risk mitigation frameworks.