Kelly M. Minturn

Kelly M. Minturn serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for physical security services and integrated surveillance systems that safeguard federal facilities across the East Coast. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and managing contract awards in full compliance with FAR regulations. Minturn primarily handles performance-based contracts for security operations, electronic monitoring systems, and protective service solutions, ensuring alignment with federal infrastructure protection priorities. Minturn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security systems integration and guard services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, outcome-based statements of work, and robust contract administration to ensure service quality and compliance. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal security standards, often engaging contractors early in the requirements definition phase to enhance solution feasibility and cost-effectiveness. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Minturn consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 70% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen the ecosystem of qualified small entities capable of delivering federal security solutions. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting deep expertise in physical security infrastructure, access control systems, video surveillance, and armed/ unarmed protective personnel services. Minturn’s technical domain knowledge enables her to effectively evaluate complex proposals involving integrated security platforms, cybersecurity-enabled physical systems, and service-level agreement compliance, ensuring acquisitions meet the evolving threat landscape of federal facilities.