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 advancing national transportation security through strategic acquisition of mission-critical systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced detection technologies, analytical instrumentation, and operational support services essential to aviation and transit security infrastructure. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to procure explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with DHS security priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Kia maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized manufacturers of analytical laboratory equipment and public relations firms supporting mission-critical communications. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and regulatory compliance, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, security-sensitive solutions under tight operational timelines. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, prioritizing performance-based contracting and clear deliverables tied to national security outcomes. Kia demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her portfolio structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her approach balances broad competition with targeted outreach to expand the pool of qualified small business vendors in niche security technology sectors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541820 (Public Relations Agencies) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her dual expertise in technical procurement of precision detection equipment and strategic communications support for public-facing security initiatives. She specializes in acquiring complex instrumentation requiring calibration, certification, and integration with federal security systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, test protocols, and supply chain integrity requirements critical to homeland security operations.