Kia Green

Kia Green serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to enhance national transportation security. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational technology solutions, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning acquisitions with TSA’s strategic imperatives. She routinely handles complex procurements for specialized equipment such as explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that safeguard aviation and transit infrastructure. Kia collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in defense-grade technology, software development, and systems integration. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical solutions under strict security and performance standards. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, stringent performance metrics, and close coordination with technical evaluators and end-user stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions meet operational requirements. Kia’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic program participation. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring her deep engagement with software development, data analytics platforms, and tailored cybersecurity solutions. She specializes in acquiring custom-built systems for threat detection, real-time monitoring, and secure data exchange, demonstrating expertise in IT modernization and mission-critical software integration within high-consequence environments.